Foundational Biology

Foundational Biology:

Basics & Modules

The foundational biology course is designed to provide students with a strong understanding of the fundamental principles in biology. This is a Hybrid Course between, British As/A levels & Access to HE (science) [Biology], and American MCAT & AP Biology. Through these modules, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of foundational biology concepts.

Modules

• 0. Intro to Biology

  1. Biomolecules & Chem of Life

  2. Cell Structure & Function

  3. Cell Comms, Cycle & Substances

  4. Energy Transfer

  5. Human Biology & Physiology

  6. Human Immunology & Disease

  7. Genetics & Expression

  8. Biodiversity & Ecology

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This course is divided into several modules, each focusing on different aspects of the subject:

INTRO TO BIOLOGY https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/intro-to-biology

BIOMOLECULES & CHEMISTRY OF LIFE: basics of cell structure and function, covering topics such as cell organelles, membrane transport, and cellular metabolism.

CELL STRUCTURE & FUNCTION

CELLULAR COMMUNICATION, CYCLE & EXCHANGE OF SUBSTANCES

ENERGY TRANSFER CELLS AND ANIMALS

HUMAN BIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY: the functions of major organ systems and homeostasis. (https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/physical-processes https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/circulatory-system)

HUMAN IMMUNOLOGY, PATHOLOGY/ DISEASE: includes classifications of disease etc, and human immunology. (https://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/h-course-spec-human-biology.pdf [P4])

GENETICS, CONTROL OF GENE EXPRESSION: Mendelian inheritance, DNA replication, and gene expression. Includes EVOLUTION, learning about natural selection, adaptation, and speciation.

BIODIVERSITY (CLASSIFICATIONS) AND ECOLOGY: examining the interactions between organisms and their environment and classification of animals linking with evolution etc.