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Biology Essentials

Understanding Life and Living Organisms

📖 Course Overview

Learn fundamental concepts of biology including cell theory, genetics, photosynthesis, DNA, and ecology. Understand the diversity of life on Earth.

Duration

7 weeks

Level

Beginner

Modules

Lessons

🎯 Learning Outcomes

✓ Understand cell structure and function
✓ Explain photosynthesis and cellular respiration
✓ Understand DNA, genetics, and heredity
✓ Understand evolution and natural selection
✓ Explain how organisms interact in ecosystems
✓ Understand human body systems
✓ Explain disease and immunity
✓ Apply biological concepts to real-world problems

📋 Course Topics

What is Life?

Characteristics of life, organization of living things

⏱ ~2 hours

Cell Theory & Structure

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, organelles

⏱ ~3 hours

Photosynthesis & Respiration

Energy conversion in living things

⏱ ~3 hours

DNA & Genetics

DNA structure, heredity, genetic inheritance

⏱ ~3 hours

Evolution & Diversity

Natural selection, adaptation, biodiversity

⏱ ~3 hours

Ecology & Ecosystems

Organism interactions, food webs, conservation

⏱ ~3 hours

🚀 Course Projects

Cell Structure Model

Build a 3D model of a cell

Difficulty: Beginner

⏱ ~3 hours

Genetics Research Project

Research and present on genetic inheritance

Difficulty: Intermediate

⏱ ~8 hours

Ecosystem Study

Study a local ecosystem and document findings

Difficulty: Intermediate

⏱ ~10 hours

📥 Course Resources

Resources coming soon

✅ Assessments

Quizzes

Cell Biology Quiz

20 questions • 40 minutes • 70% to pass

Genetics & DNA Quiz

20 questions • 45 minutes • 70% to pass

Capstone & Projects

Research Paper Project

Research • ~480 minutes

Write a research paper on a biology topic

📋 Prerequisites

Basic chemistry knowledge
High school biology foundation helpful
Curiosity about living things

🛠️ Required Tools

Microscope (if available)
Biology textbooks
Online simulations
Lab materials

Course Information

Level:
Beginner

Duration:
7 weeks

Weekly Commitment:
7-9 hours per week

Price:
Free

✓ Certificate Available

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