Improve your understanding of the fundamentals of life and life processes by learning about cells and organ systems.

This Basics of Biology course will introduce you to the science of the living world. Is a virus a plant or an animal? Is it even a living organism? Questions, such as these, will be answered as you learn about the features of living organisms, plant and animal cells. The functions of some significant parts of cells will be explained to help you understand the basics of life processes.

Next, you will explore how cells communicate and respond to their environment. You will examine the critical processes of growth and reproduction that ensure the continuation of the species. You will learn how scientists classify the incredible diversity of life into the five animal kingdoms, understanding that all organisms share common characteristics while exhibiting remarkable variations.

Finally, you’ll shift focus to human biology to investigate the essential role of nutrition in maintaining health and supporting bodily functions. You will also learn about the digestive system—the remarkable mechanism that transforms the food we consume into the nutrients and energy that fuel every aspect of our existence. This course is an ideal study aid and complement to classes for second-level students. It is also valuable to parents who wish to help their children with their studies.