Biology Everywhere Foundations
In this course, we will explore the nature of science and biology. We will discuss what the “biology everywhere” philosophy means and the history of the “biology everywhere” project. We will also discuss what science (and biology) are as a discipline of inquiry and how chemistry is foundational to understanding biology.
Describe the biology everywhere philosophy.
Explain how the process of science works and identify common misconceptions.
Explain and critique the criteria for identifying living and non-living entities.
Explain the relationship between chemistry and biology.
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Why Biology Everywhere?
Week 2
…because Science
Week 3
What is Life and Consequently Biology?
Week 4
Chemical Basis of Biology
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
It is very informative and interesting.Students interested in biology can opt this course.
This actually makes Biology fun. It's a great start to this Specialization, no doubt. The assignments are engaging and the reading material is really good.
Informative and easy to follow. Thank you very much!
I enjoyed this course a lot! It showed me a different way of viewing the sciences.
