Course Contents at a Glance

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The following list shows a summary of the topics covered in this course. To see all of the course pages, visit the Table of Contents.

Module 1: Introduction to Biology

  • Characteristics of Life
  • Taxonomy
  • The Branches of Biology
  • The Process of Science

Module 2: Chemistry of Life

  • Atoms and Elements
  • Atomic Bonds
  • The pH Scale

Module 3: Important Biological Macromolecules

  • Carbon
  • Carbohydrates
  • Lipids
  • Proteins
  • Nucleic Acids
  • Comparing Biological Macromolecules

Module 4: Cellular Structure

  • Cell Theory
  • Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
  • Organelles

Module 5: Cell Membranes

  • Structure of the Membrane
  • Kinds of Transport
  • Endocytosis and Exocytosis

Module 6: Metabolic Pathways

  • Energy and Metabolism
  • ATP in Living Systems
  • Cellular Respiration
  • Fermentation
  • Photosynthesis
  • Connections to Other Metabolic Pathways

Module 7: Cell Division

  • Chromosomes and DNA Packaging
  • The Cell Cycle
  • Cell Cycle Checkpoints
  • Sexual Reproduction
  • Meiosis
  • Genetic Diversity
  • Errors in Chromosome Number

Module 8: DNA Structure and Replication

  • Storing Genetic Information
  • DNA Replication
  • Viruses

Module 9: DNA Transcription and Translation

  • Transcription
  • Translation
  • The Central Dogma
  • DNA Mutations

Module 10: Gene Expression

  • Regulation of Gene Expression
  • Prokaryotic Gene Regulation
  • Eukaryotic Gene Regulation

Module 11: Trait Inheritance

  • The Father of Genetics
  • Beyond Dominance and Recessiveness
  • Heredity and Disease
  • Genetics and the Environment

Module 12: Theory of Evolution

  • Charles Darwin
  • Evidence for Evolution
  • Mutations and Evolution
  • Phylogenetic Trees

Module 13: Modern Biology

  • Key Technologies
  • Biotechnology Applications
  • Risks and Benefits of Genomic Science

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