This course is an introduction to biology as it applies to our everyday life. Learners will explore the interplay between science and self through a personalized case study of themselves and their environment. By the end of the course, learners will be able to recognize the interactions among natural phenomena and the implications of the scientific principles behind the physical world and their experiences living in it.

Contemporary Biology
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This course is related to the 100% online Bachelor of Science in General Business from University of North Texas. It will provide you with a preview of the topics, materials and instructors so you can decide if the full online degree program is right for you.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Introduction to Cell Structures and Function
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 9 min), 10 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Energy Transfer & Flow
3 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 5 min), 10 readings, 2 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Eukaryotic Cells & DNA
2 hours to complete
1 video (Total 4 min), 10 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Cell Division & Heredity
3 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 13 min), 14 readings, 2 quizzes
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- 3 stars1.72%
TOP REVIEWS FROM CONTEMPORARY BIOLOGY
by DBNov 22, 2022
I was really useful really amazing experience to learn new thing in easy way Thank you
by AAJan 20, 2022
this course has helped me a lot in understanding biology h
by AHApr 15, 2022
This course is really interesting, I learned a lot.
by CPJul 23, 2022
Great course of biology ! Serious work needed to read text course and understand concepts !
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