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Biology For Integrated Science

This course introduces fundamental concepts in biology for integrated science. It covers introductory genetics, including cell structure, division, Mendelian laws, and multiple alleles. The course also explores general and population ecology, examining inter- and intraspecific competition, pest control, rangeland management, and human ecology. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of biological principles and their applications in agriculture and medicine.

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45h

Study Time

13

Weeks

3h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

GeneticsEcologyCell DivisionMendelian LawsPopulation Dynamics

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Cell Structure and Function

2

Mitosis and Meiosis

3

Mendelian Genetics

4

Multiple Alleles

5

Interspecific Competition

6

Intraspecific Competition

7

Pest Control

8

Rangeland Management

9

Human Ecology

10

Population Growth

11

Environmental Resistance

12

Human Population Control

Total Topics12 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

Written Assessment

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Agricultural Scientist

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Environmental Consultant

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Medical Researcher

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Science Teacher

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Conservation Biologist

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Introductory Genetics

3h

Unit 1: Structure of Cell

3 study hours

•Read the introduction to the module.
•Understand the concept of cell and cell structure.
•Identify the functions of cell organelles.

Week

2

Module 1: Introductory Genetics

3h

Unit 2: Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis

3 study hours

•Describe the process of mitosis in cells.
•Explain the significance of mitosis in growth and repair.
•Understand the stages of mitosis.

Week

3

Module 1: Introductory Genetics

3h

Unit 3: Mendelian Laws and Key Genetic Terminologies

3 study hours

•Describe Mendel's experiments and his first law.
•Understand the principle of segregation.
•Solve genetic problems using Mendel's principles.

Week

4

Module 1: Introductory Genetics

3h

Unit 4: Concept of Multiple Alleles

3 study hours

•State the different types of blood groups among human beings.
•Describe blood transfusion processes.
•Explain the Rhesus group of blood types.

Week

5

Module 1: Introductory Genetics

3h

Unit 5: General Importance and Application of Genetics in Agriculture and Medicine

3 study hours

•Enumerate the benefits of genetics in crop yield.
•Explain how genetics has affected animal production.
•Describe the impact of genetics on medicine.

Week

6

Module 2: General Ecology

3h

Unit 1: Inter Specific Competition

3 study hours

•Itemize the different classes of interspecific interactions.
•Describe each type of interspecific interaction.
•Understand the benefits of mycorrhizal relationships.

Week

7

Module 2: General Ecology

3h

Unit 2: Intraspecific Competition

3 study hours

•Define intraspecific competition.
•Differentiate between direct and indirect competition.
•Explain resource partitioning.

Week

8

Module 2: General Ecology

3h

Unit 3: Pest Control

3 study hours

•Explain what a pest is.
•Describe cultural and chemical methods of pest control.
•Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

Week

9

Module 2: General Ecology

3h

Unit 4: Range Land

3 study hours

•List the types of rangeland.
•State the characteristics of each type of rangeland.
•Explain management practices in different rangelands.

Week

10

Module 2: General Ecology

3h

Unit 5: Ecology of Humans

3 study hours

•Understand the role of ecology in human life.
•Explain how human social systems interact with ecosystems.
•Describe how humans exploit environmental resources.

Week

11

Module 3: Population Ecology

3h

Unit 1: Population, Growth and Survivorship

3 study hours

•Describe population ecology of organisms in a specified environment.
•Discuss the effects of birth and death rates on population growth.
•State the uses of growth curves.

Week

12

Module 3: Population Ecology

6h

Unit 2: Life Table, Age Structure and Carrying Capacity

3 study hours

•Understand the importance of life tables and age structure.
•Define carrying capacity.
•Explain the relationship between birth and death rates at carrying capacity.

Unit 3: Environmental Resistance

3 study hours

•Define environmental resistance.
•Describe the factors affecting population size.
•State ways to reduce the effects of limiting factors.

Week

13

Module 3: Population Ecology

3h

Unit 4: Control of Human Ecology

3 study hours

•Describe different methods of controlling population growth.
•Explain the need for birth control.
•Discuss the challenges in implementing population control measures.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Review cell structure diagrams and functions from Unit 1, Module 1; redraw and label from memory.

2

Practice monohybrid and dihybrid cross problems from Unit 3, Module 1; focus on understanding ratios.

3

Create flashcards for key genetic terms (allele, homozygous, heterozygous) from Unit 3, Module 1.

4

Compare and contrast interspecific and intraspecific competition with examples from Units 1 & 2, Module 2.

5

Outline the steps in integrated pest management (IPM) from Unit 3, Module 2; explain the benefits.

6

Summarize the characteristics of different rangeland types from Unit 4, Module 2; use a table for comparison.

7

Explain the relationship between human activities and ecosystem services from Unit 5, Module 2.

8

Practice calculating population growth rate using different birth and death rates from Unit 1, Module 3.

9

Draw and label the different types of survivorship curves from Unit 1, Module 3; explain the implications.

10

Define carrying capacity and environmental resistance from Units 2 & 3, Module 3; relate to population size.

11

Review the methods of human population control from Unit 4, Module 3; discuss the ethical considerations.

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