Fundamentals of Biology - Revised
Improve your understanding of the fundamentals of biology.
Description
This fundamentals of Biology course will intoruce you to the science of the living world.
These topics teaches learners of all ages about organisms, cells, nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals) and the process of digestion.
This course is an ideal study-aid and complement to classes for second level students and is valuable to parents who wish to help their children with their studies.
Start Course NowModules
Organisms, Nutrients and Digestion
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Organisms, Nutrients and Digestion - Learning Outcomes
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Cells and Other Living Things
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Plant Cells
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Growth and Reproduction
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The Five Kingdoms
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Food and Types of Nutrients
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The Digestive System
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Organisms, Nutrients and Digestion - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
After completing this biology course, you will be able to:
- Explain how to calculate magnification
- List the five kingdoms that living things can be placed into
- Describe the process of how bacteria reproduce
- Differentiate between plant cells and animal cells
- List the six major groups of nutrients and their role in maintaining a healthy body
- Describe what happens during mechanical digestion and chemical digestion
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certificate is:
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An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
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