Introductory Biology
This course will provide students with a basic understanding of an introductory level biology experience. It will contain video lectures and you will be provided with fill-in lecture notes, as well as end of section quizzes. It is up to you how you would like to experience this course, fast-paced for upcoming test preparation -or more slow-paced for learners that want to take their time. Either way, you'll be building a foundation for further biology topics if you choose to continue your adventure.
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This course will provide students with a basic understanding of an introductory level biology experience. It will contain video lectures and you will be provided with fill-in lecture notes, as well as end of section quizzes. It is up to you how you would like to experience this course, fast-paced for upcoming test preparation -or more slow-paced for learners that want to take their time. Either way, you'll be building a foundation for further biology topics if you choose to continue your adventure.
This course will provide students with a basic understanding of an introductory level biology experience. It will contain video lectures and you will be provided with fill-in lecture notes, as well as end of section quizzes. It is up to you how you would like to experience this course, fast-paced for upcoming test preparation -or more slow-paced for learners that want to take their time. Either way, you'll be building a foundation for further biology topics if you choose to continue your adventure.
The course will cover most major aspects of a biology experience in high school or introductory college course. However, It can be useful to students (at any level) looking for additional help or prep in biology topics. The information presented will help you fill your personal science skill set and be applicable to the natural world around you. We will work all the way through what is called "the central dogma of biology", an informational pathway from DNA to molecular products. Don't worry, it will go step by step.
I have 25 years of experience teaching biology and chemistry at both the high school and collegiate level. The course will be taught with an appreciation for life's intricate processes and applications to the real world will be integrated into lectures (when possible.)
Hopefully, you will complete the course with a better understanding of how cells work and are a key component and building block of the natural world.
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Students will gain an understanding of life and what an organism does to classify it as being "alive." Students will also learn a major theme in biology called "homeostasis."
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This is the first lecture of our course. It will define biology is and explain the characteristics of life. Download the fill-in notes to accompany the lecture if you are looking to be active during the video. By writing down information, you will incorporate more neurons as you process and organize new ideas. You will be able to recall more than just listening/watching alone. Because of Udemy time limits on videos, I will break lectures into multiple parts (when necessary.)
This is part 2 of the first lecture.
This is a quick 5-question quiz to check if you are picking up pertinent information as you go through our lectures.
This 4-part lecture will cover the chemistry of biology. Part 1 will go over the structure of atoms, subatomic particles, the periodic table and isotopes.
Part 2 will explain bonding and ion formation.
Part 3 explains the formation of the ionic bond and properties of ionic compounds.
Part 4 explains covalent bonding and hydrogen bonding.
This lecture will explain water's integral connections to life.
This multi-part lecture will explain the structure and functions of the building blocks of living matter. It will also explain the mechanism of building polymer from monomers.
This lecture will explain how DNA entered the scientific realm as the genetic material. Several famous experiments will be explained as well as the connection to figuring out DNA's structure. In parts 2 and 3, DNA replication will be explained.
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To help fill in any gaps in your understanding of fundamental biology concepts, providing you with a stronger foundation for the course.
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Watch Khan Academy videos on topics such as cell structure, DNA replication, and genetics.
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Complete the practice exercises provided by Khan Academy.
Review your notes from previous biology courses
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Enhance your understanding of the content you learned last time, and help you recall all the information that you will need to know as you progress through this course.
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Gather your notes from previous biology courses.
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Read through your notes and make sure the concepts are still fresh in your mind.
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This will help you recall the basic biology concepts you learned in high school and to review information you will need to know as you progress through the course.
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Read and summarize the main points of each chapter.
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Answer the review questions at the end of each chapter.
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Complete the end of chapter quizzes.
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Organize your class notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams
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Provide you with easy access to the resources you need to study for the course and to better understand the course material.
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Gather all of your class notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams.
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Organize the materials in a way that makes sense to you.
Join a study group and compare notes
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Enable you to learn from your peers, clarify your understanding of the course material, and identify areas where you need additional support.
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Find a study group or form one with classmates.
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Meet regularly to discuss the course material and compare notes.
Take practice quizzes on biology topics
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Help you identify areas where you need additional study and provide you with an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the course material.
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Find practice quizzes online or in textbooks.
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Take the quizzes and review your answers.
Create a concept map of the major topics covered in the course
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Provide you with a visual representation of the relationships between different concepts, helping you to better organize and understand the course material.
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Identify the major topics covered in the course.
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Create a visual representation of the relationships between the topics.
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Use your concept map to review the course material.
Tutor a student who is struggling with biology
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Strengthen your understanding of the course material by explaining it to others and providing you with an opportunity to identify areas where you need additional study.
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Biology
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Find a student who is struggling with biology.
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Meet regularly to tutor the student.
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Review the course material with the student.
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Answer the student's questions.
Use Khan Academy to review basic biology concepts
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To help fill in any gaps in your understanding of fundamental biology concepts, providing you with a stronger foundation for the course.
Browse courses on
Biology
Show steps
- Watch Khan Academy videos on topics such as cell structure, DNA replication, and genetics.
- Complete the practice exercises provided by Khan Academy.
Review your notes from previous biology courses
Show steps
Enhance your understanding of the content you learned last time, and help you recall all the information that you will need to know as you progress through this course.
Browse courses on
Biology
Show steps
- Gather your notes from previous biology courses.
- Read through your notes and make sure the concepts are still fresh in your mind.
Review Campbell Biology
Show steps
This will help you recall the basic biology concepts you learned in high school and to review information you will need to know as you progress through the course.
View
Campbell Biology, Third Canadian Edition, Loose...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read and summarize the main points of each chapter.
- Answer the review questions at the end of each chapter.
- Complete the end of chapter quizzes.
Organize your class notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams
Show steps
Provide you with easy access to the resources you need to study for the course and to better understand the course material.
Show steps
- Gather all of your class notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams.
- Organize the materials in a way that makes sense to you.
Join a study group and compare notes
Show steps
Enable you to learn from your peers, clarify your understanding of the course material, and identify areas where you need additional support.
Browse courses on
Biology
Show steps
- Find a study group or form one with classmates.
- Meet regularly to discuss the course material and compare notes.
Take practice quizzes on biology topics
Show steps
Help you identify areas where you need additional study and provide you with an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the course material.
Browse courses on
Biology
Show steps
- Find practice quizzes online or in textbooks.
- Take the quizzes and review your answers.
Create a concept map of the major topics covered in the course
Show steps
Provide you with a visual representation of the relationships between different concepts, helping you to better organize and understand the course material.
Show steps
- Identify the major topics covered in the course.
- Create a visual representation of the relationships between the topics.
- Use your concept map to review the course material.
Tutor a student who is struggling with biology
Show steps
Strengthen your understanding of the course material by explaining it to others and providing you with an opportunity to identify areas where you need additional study.
Browse courses on
Biology
Show steps
- Find a student who is struggling with biology.
- Meet regularly to tutor the student.
- Review the course material with the student.
- Answer the student's questions.
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