University of Colorado Boulder
Biology Everywhere Specialization
University of Colorado Boulder

Biology Everywhere Specialization

Engage with Biology as Part of Your Everyday Life. Understand the Importance of Science and Biology

Melanie Peffer

Instructor: Melanie Peffer

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.6

(194 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply concepts such as cell biology, conservation, and genetics to your daily life

  • Relate parts of your daily experiences to biology

  • Identify and explain current biological issues in today’s society

  • Relate the study of biology to other fields, such as business, art, and chemistry

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Specialization - 4 course series

Biology Everywhere Foundations

Course 110 hours4.6 (207 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • 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. 

The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

Course 29 hours4.7 (107 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Explain how the body maintains control of cells and how loss of control can lead to cancer.

  • Describe how energy is passed through the biosphere and why (most) of life is dependent on the sun.

  • Explain the basics of genetics, including epigenetics, and how each relates to our phenotype. 

  • Describe at least three different genetic technologies currently impact society and give pro and against arguments for each. 

The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

Course 310 hours4.6 (38 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Explain why biodiversity is important and how evolution works to generate biodiversity. 

  • Explain the basic principles of ecology and discuss how we fit into an ecological system.

  • Apply knowledge of ecology to current conservation issues in today’s society. Identify costs/benefits to each conservation strategy.

Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

Course 412 hours4.7 (19 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Describe how biology as a field interfaces with other fields, in particular the arts, business and psychology. 

  • Explain how we use evidence to make decisions and why this is important to consider when promoting science literacy.

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Melanie Peffer
University of Colorado Boulder
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