In this course we will examine the incredible variety of life that inhabits this planet including microorganisms, plants, and animals. For each of the major groups we’ll learn about their characteristics, functions, and how they came into existence as well as some of the roles they play in the natural world, and how they’re relevant to people. We’ll also take a close look at us humans and consider what we know about our origins and what might become of us in the future.
This course is part of the Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Welcome to Introduction of Biology - Biodiversity
1 hour to complete
2 videos (Total 5 min), 3 readings
2 hours to complete
Module 1: What is life and how did it begin?
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 21 min), 7 readings, 3 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Module 2: Prokaryotic Life
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 24 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Module 3: Eukaryotic Life
6 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 42 min), 7 readings, 2 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Module 4: Invertebrate Animals
4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 46 min), 8 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Module 5: Vertebrate Animals
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 47 min), 9 readings, 4 quizzes
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