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Advanced Biology 1

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Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3

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Improve your knowledge of biology subjects, including molecular, gene, cell biology and much more

By Publisher: XSIQ | Factsheet

This comprehensive biology course introduces a broad range of biology subjects including molecular biology, gene, cell biology, organic and inorganic compounds, experimental methods and designs, regulatory mechanisms in plants and animals, pathogens and parasites and more. This free online course builds on our Introductory Biology course. It is particularly suitable for any student of biology at second level, or anyone who wants to gain more knowledge and understanding of the biological world around us.

Modules in Advanced Biology 1

Cell theory Main activities and principles of cells Types of Cells Cellular Respiration Molecules found in cells Enzymes Inorganic material Passage Through Membranes Life Cycle Basal Metabolic Rate Regulation of Body Temperature in Animals Responses to Environmental Effects Surface Area to Volume Ratio Homeostasis - Feedback Mechanisms Photosynthesis Disease Transmission of Pathogens and Parasites in Animals and Plants Nervous System Plant Hormones and Their Actions Experimental Method and Design Biology: Exam Techniques Assessment
Learning Outcome

By completing this course you will improve your knowledge of the meaning and principles of cell theory. You will be more familiar with different kinds of cells such as eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. You will understand cellular, aerobic and anaerobic respiration. You will learn the ADP/ATP system and its advantages. This course will help you understand the molecules found in cells such as vitamins, nucleic acids, lipids, proteins, organic compounds and carbohydrates. You will gain a good knowledge of enzymes, the life cycle, basal metabolic rate, homeostasis, photosynthesis, disease, the nervous system and many more intesting concepts of biology.

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Comments & Reviews

  • Haris Dharmasiri - Sri Lanka

    2013-05-04 08:05:42

    Course Module: Cell theoryCourse Topic: Survival Mechanisms IntroductionComment: It is very pleasing how concepts are put foreward.

  • Haris Dharmasiri - Sri Lanka

    2013-05-04 08:05:56

    Course Module: Cell theoryCourse Topic: How cell theory relates to survivalComment: precise so easy to understand.

  • Loriss Aliass - Australia

    2013-05-01 23:05:35

    Course Module: Cell theoryCourse Topic: How cell theory relates to survivalComment: It seems good

  • Parvender Kaur d/o Manjit Singh - Malaysia

    2013-03-17 17:03:23

    great

  • Abraham Ali Ishaku - Nigeria

    2013-01-03 12:01:32

    Course Module: Cell theory
    Course Topic: Survival Mechanisms Introduction
    Comment: Sound sweet keeping myself busy with alison courses online