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Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

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Overview

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.

Syllabus 8

  1. Welcome to Introduction of Biology - Biodiversity 40 minutes
  2. Module 1: What is life and how did it begin? 2.5 hours
  3. Module 2: Prokaryotic Life 2.5 hours

    In this module, we will learn about the major groups of prokaryotes, the role of the human microbiome, the discovery of antibiotics, and how bacteria develop antibiotic resistance.

  4. Module 3: Eukaryotic Life 6 hours

    In this module, we will learn about the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, the major groups of protists, plants, and fungi and how they affect people and other organisms.

  5. Module 4: Invertebrate Animals 4 hours

    In this module, we will learn about the evolutionary origins of animals, as well as some of the characteristics and importance of invertebrate animals such as Cnidarians, Rotifers, Mollusks, and Arthropods.

  6. Module 5: Vertebrate Animals 3 hours

    In this module, we will learn about the major groups of fish, reptiles, amphibians, and birds.

  7. Module 6: Mammals and Humans 3 hours

    In this module, we will learn about the major groups of mammals, including humans and other primates.

  8. Final Assessment & Course Summary 1 hour

Advantages and disadvantages

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  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
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  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • From Rice University, a well-regarded name.
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 82 learners.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (8 parts) you can see before you start.

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Taught by

  • Scott SolomonAssociate Teaching Professor, Department of BioSciences

Rice University is in Tier 2: excellent universities and the companies that build the technology of our institution ranking (86/100).

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