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Biology For Integrated Science

This course explores plant structure and function, covering topics such as plant body features, meristems, and tissues. It also delves into environmental biology, including population ecology, energy flow in ecosystems, and biogeochemical cycles. Furthermore, the course examines environmental management, pollution, sanitation, and conservation methods, providing a comprehensive understanding of biology and its environmental implications.

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100h
Study Time
13
Weeks
8h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Plant StructureEcosystemPollutionConservationBiogeochemical Cycles

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Plant Anatomy

2

Plant Physiology

3

Population Ecology

4

Ecosystem Dynamics

5

Biogeochemical Cycles

6

Environmental Pollution

7

Conservation Biology

Total Topics7 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 Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Environmental Scientist

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Conservation Biologist

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Environmental Consultant

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Agricultural Scientist

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Ecologist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureEnvironmental ConservationWaste ManagementEnvironmental ConsultingResearch Institutions

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: PLANT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

2h

Unit 2: PLANT BODY: EXTERNAL FEATURES

2 study hours
  • •Study life cycles of angiosperms.
  • •Describe external features of a typical plant.
  • •Identify and describe the three plant tissue systems.
Week
2

Module 1: PLANT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

2h

Unit 3: PLANT MERISTEMS AT A GLANCE

2 study hours
  • •Define meristems and their functions.
  • •Differentiate between shoot apical, root apical, and lateral meristems.
  • •Identify tissues that originate from the meristems.
Week
3

Module 1: PLANT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

2h

Unit 4: PLANT TISSUES

2 study hours
  • •Define simple tissues and provide examples.
  • •Explain the characteristics of complex tissues like xylem and phloem.
  • •Compare and contrast dicot and monocot tissues.
Week
4

Module 2: ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

2h

Unit 1: POPULATION ECOLOGY

2 study hours
  • •Define population and its characteristics.
  • •Identify factors affecting population growth.
  • •Learn quadrat sampling techniques for population studies.
Week
5

Module 2: PLANT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

2h

Unit 5: PLANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

2 study hours
  • •Explain the process of plant growth.
  • •Understand the mechanism of cell division (mitosis).
  • •Discuss differentiation and development in plants.
Week
6

Module 2: PLANT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

2h

Unit 2: PLANT CLASSIFICATION

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning and rationale for plant classification.
  • •List and describe the criteria used to classify plants.
  • •Identify major groupings within the plant kingdom.
Week
7

Module 2: ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

2h

Unit 2: ENERGY FLOW IN AN ECOSYSTEM

2 study hours
  • •Define ecosystem and its components.
  • •Describe energy flow in an ecosystem.
  • •Discuss trophic levels and food webs.
Week
8

Module 2: ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

2h

Unit 3: BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES

2 study hours
  • •Define biogeochemical cycles.
  • •Explain the cycling of elements like carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen.
  • •Discuss the impact of human activities on these cycles.
Week
9

Module 2: ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

2h

Unit 4: DIFFERENT HABITATS

2 study hours
  • •Identify different habitats (aquatic and terrestrial).
  • •Describe factors influencing habitats.
  • •Compare marine, estuarine, and freshwater habitats.
Week
10

Module 2: ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

2h

Unit 5: INTERACTIONS BETWEEN ORGANISMS

2 study hours
  • •Explain types of interactions between organisms (predator-prey, symbiosis).
  • •Describe mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
  • •Provide examples of plant and animal associations.
Week
11

Module 3: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

2h

Unit 1: POLLUTION

2 study hours
  • •Define pollution and pollutants.
  • •Identify types of pollution (air, water, soil).
  • •Discuss the effects of pollution on the environment.
Week
12

Module 3: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

2h

Unit 2: SANITATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT

2 study hours
  • •Define sanitation and sewage.
  • •Describe sewage treatment processes.
  • •Discuss the effects of untreated sewage on human health and the environment.
Week
13

MODULE 3: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

6h

UNIT 5: CONSERVATION METHODS OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE ENVIRONMENT

2 study hours
  • •Describe basic soil components (minerals, organic matter, air, water, microorganisms).
  • •Explain the importance of each component to plant growth.
  • •Discuss conservation methods of natural resources.

UNIT 3: EFFECTS OF HUMAN ON THE ENVIRONMENT

2 study hours
  • •Explain the effects of human activities on the environment.
  • •Discuss the importance of conservation.
  • •Outline reasons for conservation.

UNIT 4: BASIC SOIL COMPONENTS

2 study hours
  • •Describe basic soil components (minerals, organic matter, air, water, microorganisms).
  • •Explain the importance of each component to plant growth.
  • •Discuss conservation methods of natural resources.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking plant structure to function (Modules 1 & 2).

2

Practice calculating population growth rates from Unit 1 (Module 2).

3

Review the different biogeochemical cycles and their key processes (Unit 3, Module 2).

4

Focus on identifying pollutants and their effects on ecosystems (Unit 1, Module 3).

5

Study conservation methods and their application to real-world scenarios (Unit 5, Module 3).

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