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Biology For Integrated Science

This course introduces fundamental concepts in biology. It explores the characteristics of living and non-living things, classification of organisms, and differences between plants and animals. The course also covers plant and animal morphology, life cycles, genetics, ecology, taxonomy, and organic evolution. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of general biology principles.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Living thingsClassificationMorphologyGeneticsEcology

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
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Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Living and Non-Living Things

2

Classification of Living Things

3

Plant and Animal Morphology

4

Genetics

5

Ecology

6

Organic Evolution

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Living and Non-Living Things

6h

Unit 1: Living and Non-Living Things and Characteristics of Living Things

3 study hours
  • •Define living and non-living things.
  • •Identify examples of living and non-living things in your environment.
  • •List and explain the characteristics of living things.

Unit 2: Classification of Living Things

3 study hours
  • •Classify living things into plants and animals.
  • •State the five kingdoms recognized by the modern classification system.
  • •Describe the major features of plants and animals.
Week
2

Module 1: Living and Non-Living Things

6h

Unit 3: Differences Between Plants and Animals

3 study hours
  • •Compare and contrast plants and animals based on their characteristics.
  • •Explain the differences in feeding, movement, respiration, growth, and response to stimuli.
  • •Discuss the excretion and reproduction processes in plants and animals.

Unit 4: Major Divisions of Plants and Animal Kingdom

3 study hours
  • •Group plants into different classes based on common features.
  • •Group animals into different classes based on common features.
  • •Provide examples of plants and animals in each class.
Week
3

Module 2: General Morphology of Some Examples of Major Divisions of Plant Kingdom

4h

Unit 1: General Morphology and Life Cycle of Fern Plant (Pteridophyte)

4 study hours
  • •Describe the structure of fern plants.
  • •Explain the reproduction process in fern plants.
  • •Outline the life cycle of fern plants, including sporophyte and gametophyte generations.
Week
4

Module 2: General Morphology of Some Examples of Major Divisions of Plant Kingdom

4h

Unit 2: General Morphology and Life Cycle of Beans (A Dicotyledonous) Plant

4 study hours
  • •Describe the structure of the beans plant.
  • •Explain the life cycle of the beans plant.
  • •Discuss nutrition and reproduction in beans plants.
Week
5

Module 2: General Morphology of Some Examples of Major Divisions of Plant Kingdom

4h

Unit 3: General Morphology and Life Cycle of Zea Mays (Maize)

4 study hours
  • •Describe the physical structure of the maize plant.
  • •Explain the life cycle of the maize plant.
  • •Discuss the mode of nutrition in the maize plant.
Week
6

Module 3: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycles of Some Members of Various Animal Phyla

4h

Unit 1: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycle of Examples of Invertebrates

4 study hours
  • •List the characteristics of invertebrates.
  • •Describe the structure and life cycle of Ascaris (Nematode).
  • •Explain the disease caused by Ascaris.
Week
7

Module 3: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycles of Some Members of Various Animal Phyla

4h

Unit 1: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycle of Examples of Invertebrates

4 study hours
  • •Describe the structure and life cycle of cockroach (Arthropoda).
  • •Explain the incomplete metamorphosis in cockroaches.
  • •Discuss the role of cockroaches in transmitting diseases.
Week
8

Module 3: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycles of Some Members of Various Animal Phyla

4h

Unit 2: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycle of Examples Vertebrates

4 study hours
  • •Describe the characteristics and life cycle of fish (Tilapia).
  • •Explain the external fertilization process in fish.
  • •Discuss the aquatic adaptations of fish.
Week
9

Module 3: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycles of Some Members of Various Animal Phyla

4h

Unit 2: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycle of Examples Vertebrates

4 study hours
  • •Describe the characteristics and life cycle of lizard (Agama agama).
  • •Explain the internal fertilization and external development in lizards.
  • •Discuss the terrestrial adaptations of lizards.
Week
10

Module 4: Functioning of the Living System

4h

Unit 1: Nutrition, Respiration, Excretion and Growth Among Plants and Animals

4 study hours
  • •Explain how systems function to carry out nutrition and respiration in plants and animals.
  • •Describe the digestive system of a dog.
  • •Compare the respiratory systems of plants and animals.
Week
11

Module 4: Functioning of the Living System

4h

Unit 1: Nutrition, Respiration, Excretion and Growth Among Plants and Animals

4 study hours
  • •Explain how systems function to carry out excretion and growth in plants and animals.
  • •Describe the excretory system of animals.
  • •Discuss the process of growth in living things.
Week
12

Module 4: Functioning of the Living System

4h

Unit 2: Body Fluid Circulation, Nervous and Chemical Coordination

4 study hours
  • •Describe how body fluid transports materials from one part of the body to another.
  • •Explain nervous coordination among higher organisms and the organs responsible.
  • •Describe how chemical coordination occurs in living organisms.
Week
13

Module 5: General Principles of Genetics, Ecology, Taxonomy and Organic Evolution

4h

Unit 1: General Principles of Genetics

4 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of genetics.
  • •State the basis for variation among organisms.
  • •State examples of the application of the principles of heredity.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Review the characteristics of living things from Unit 1 and create a table comparing plants and animals.

2

Draw diagrams of the life cycles of fern, beans, and maize from Module 2, labeling key stages.

3

Create flashcards for the different animal phyla and their characteristics from Module 3.

4

Summarize the key concepts of genetics, ecology, taxonomy, and evolution from Module 5.

5

Practice answering the self-assessment exercises at the end of each unit to test your understanding.

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