Is BIO‑200 transferable for college credit?

Yes, BIO‑200 is recommended for college credit by ACE and NCCRS, and may be accepted by participating colleges and universities depending on their transfer policies.

How long does it take to complete BIO‑200?

The course is self-paced and can typically be completed in 3-4 months, depending on your schedule and pace of study.

Are there prerequisites for BIO‑200?

Yes, students are recommended to complete BIO‑100 or an equivalent introductory biology course before enrolling in BIO‑200.

Intro to Biology 1 Online | BIO 100 College Credit Course

Biology 1

The course aims to elucidate and apply the foundational principles of biology, encompassing ecology, evolution, genetics, and cell division.

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Course curriculum

1. Course Goal & Learning Outcomes
1. Reference Videos
2. Introduction
1. The Science of Biology
2. Quiz 1.1
1. Themes and Concepts of Biology
2. Quiz 1.2
1. Reference Videos
2. Introduction
1. Atoms, Isotopes, Ions, and Molecules: The Building Blocks
2. Quiz 2.1
1. Water
2. Quiz 2.2
1. Carbon
2. Quiz 2.3
1. Reference Videos
2. Introduction
1. Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules
2. Quiz 3.1
1. Carbohydrates
2. Quiz 3.2
1. Lipids
2. Quiz 3.3
1. Proteins
2. Quiz 3.4
1. Nucleic Acids
2. Quiz 3.5
1. Reference Videos
2. Introduction
1. Studying Cells
2. Quiz 4.1
1. Prokaryotic Cells
2. Quiz 4.2
1. Eukaryotic cells
2. Quiz 4.3
1. The Endo membrane System and Proteins
2. Quiz 4.4
1. The Cytoskeleton
2. Quiz 4.5
1. Connections between Cells and Cellular Activities
2. Quiz 4.6
1. Reference Videos
2. Introduction
1. Components and Structure
2. Quiz 5.1
1. Passive Transport
2. Quiz 5.2
1. Active Transport
2. Quiz 5.3
1. Bulk Transport
2. Quiz 5.4
1. Reference Videos
2. Introduction
1. Ch 6.1 Energy and Metabolism
2. Quiz 6.1
1. Potential, Kinetic, Free, and Activation Energy
2. Quiz 6.2
1. The Laws of Thermodynamics
2. Quiz 6.3
1. ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate
2. Quiz 6.4
1. All about Enzymes.
2. Quiz 6.5
1. Introduction
2. Reference Videos: Cellular respiration
3. Reference Videos: Photosynthesis
1. Ch 7.1 Energy in Living Systems
2. Quiz 7.1
1. Glycolysis
2. Quiz 7.2
1. Oxidation of Pyruvate and the Citric Acid Cycle
2. Quiz 7.3
1. Oxidative Phosphorylation
2. Quiz 7.4
1. Metabolism without Oxygen
2. Quiz 7.5
1. Connections of Carbohydrate, Protein, and Lipid Metabolic Pathways
2. Quiz 7.6
1. Regulation of Cellular Respiration
2. Quiz 7.7
1. Ch 7.8 Photosynthesis
2. Quiz 7.8
1. The Light-Dependent Reactions of Photosynthesis
2. Quiz 7.9
1. Using Light Energy to Make Organic Molecules
2. Quiz 7.10
1. Reference Videos
2. Introduction
1. Signaling Molecules and Receptors
2. Quiz 8.1
1. Propagation of the Signal
2. Quiz 8.2
1. Response to the Signal
2. Quiz 8.3
1. Signaling in Single-Celled Organisms
2. Quiz 8.4
1. Cell Division
2. Quiz 8.5
1. The Cell Cycle
2. Quiz 8.6
1. Control of the Cell Cycle
2. Quiz 8.7
1. Cancer and the Cell Cycle
2. Quiz 8.8
1. Prokaryotic Cell Division
2. Quiz 8.9
1. Reference videos: Meiosis
2. Reference Videos: Mendelian Genetics
3. Introduction
1. The Process of Meiosis
2. Quiz 9.1
1. Sexual Reproduction
2. Quiz 9.2
1. Mendel’s Experiments and the Laws of Probability
2. Quiz 9.3
1. Characteristics and Traits
2. Quiz 9.4
1. Laws of Inheritance
2. Quiz 9.5
1. Reference video
2. Introduction
1. 10.1 Chromosomal Theory and Genetic Linkage
2. Quiz 10.1
1. 10.2 Chromosomal Basis of Inherited Disorders
2. Quiz 10.2
1. Reference Video
2. Introduction
1. Historical Basis of Modern Understanding
2. Quiz 11.1
1. DNA Structure and Sequencing
2. Quiz 11.2
1. Basics of DNA Replication
2. Quiz 11.3
1. DNA Replication Process in Prokaryotes
2. Quiz 11.4
1. DNA Replication Process in Eukaryotes
2. Quiz 11.5
1. Mechanisms of DNA Repair
2. Quiz 11.6
1. Introduction
1. The Genetic Code
2. Quiz 12.1
1. Prokaryotic Transcription
2. Quiz 12.2
1. Eukaryotic Transcription
2. Quiz 12.3
1. Ch 12.4 RNA Processing in Eukaryotes
2. Quiz 12.4
1. Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis
2. Quiz 12.5
1. Regulation of Gene Expression
2. Quiz 12.6
1. Prokaryotic Gene Regulation
2. Quiz 12.7
1. Eukaryotic Epigenetic Gene Regulation
2. Quiz 12.8
1. Eukaryotic Transcription Gene Regulation
2. Quiz 12.9
1. Post transciptional
2. Quiz 12.10
1. Eukaryotic and Post Translational
2. Quiz 12.11
1. Cancer and Gene regulation
2. Quiz 12.12
1. Reference video: Biotechnology
2. Introduction
1. Biotechnology
2. Quiz 13.1
1. Mapping Genomes
2. Quiz 13.2
1. Sequencing
2. Quiz 13.3
1. Applying Genomics
2. Quiz 13.4
1. Genomics and Proteomics
2. Quiz 13.5
1. Reference video
2. Introduction
1. Chemical Bonds
2. Quiz 14.1
1. Formation of New Species
2. Quiz 14.2
1. Reconnection and Speciation Rates
2. Quiz 14.3
1. Genetics and Evolution
2. Quiz 14.4
1. Population Genetics
2. Quiz 14.5
1. Natural Selection and Evolution
2. Quiz 14.6
1. Introduction
1. Organizing Life on Earth
2. Quiz 15.1
1. Determining Evolutionary Relationships
2. Quiz 15.2
1. Phylogenetic Modeling and Horizontal Gene Transfer
2. Quiz 15.3
1. Assignment
2. Rubrics for all Questions
1. Final Exam: Instructions (Important)
2. FINAL EXAM

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Introduction

CHAPTER 1 - The Study of Life

Ch 1.1 The Science of Biology

Ch 1.2 Themes and Concepts of Biology

CHAPTER 2 - The Chemical Foundation of Life

Ch 2.1 Atoms, Isotopes, Ions, and Molecules: The Building Blocks

Ch 2.2 Water

Ch 2.3 Carbon

CHAPTER 3 - Biological Macromolecules

Ch 3.1 Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules

Ch 3.2 Carbohydrates

Ch 3.3 Lipids

Ch 3.4 Proteins

Ch 3.5 Nucleic Acids

CHAPTER 4 - Cell Structure

Ch 4.1 Studying Cells

Ch 4.2 Prokaryotic Cells

Ch 4.3 Eukaryotic Cells

Ch 4.4 The Endo membrane System and Proteins

Ch 4.5 The Cytoskeleton

Ch 4.6 Connections between Cells

Chapter 5 - Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes

Ch 5.1 Components and Structure

Ch 5.2 Passive Transport

Ch 5.3 Active Transport

Ch 5.4 Bulk Transport

Ch 6. Metabolism

Ch 6.1 Energy and Metabolism

Ch 6.2 Potential, Kinetic, Free, and Activation Energy

Ch 6.3 The Laws of Thermodynamics

Ch 6.4 ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate

Ch 6.5 Enzymes

Ch 7. Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

Ch 7.1 Energy in Living Systems

Ch 7.2 Glycolysis

Ch 7.3 Oxidation of Pyruvate and the Citric Acid Cycle

Ch 7.4 Oxidative Phosphorylation

Ch 7.5 Metabolism without Oxygen

Ch 7.6 Connections of Carbohydrate, Protein, and Lipid Metabolic Pathways

Ch 7.7 Regulation of Cellular Respiration

Ch 7.8. Overview of Photosynthesis

Ch 7.9 The Light-Dependent Reactions of Photosynthesis

Ch 7.10 Using Light Energy to Make Organic Molecules

CHAPTER 8-Cell Communication and Reproduction

Ch 8.1 Signaling Molecules and Receptors

Ch 8.2 Propagation of the Signal

Ch 8.3 Response to the Signal

Ch 8.4 Signaling in Single-Celled Organisms

Ch 8.5 Cell Division

Ch 8.6 The Cell Cycle

Ch 8.7 Control of the Cell Cycle

Ch 8.8 Cancer and the Cell Cycle

Ch 8.9 Prokaryotic Cell Division

Chapter 9: Fundamentals of Genetics

Ch 9.1 The Process of Meiosis

Ch 9.2 Sexual Reproduction

Ch 9.3 Mendel’s Experiments

Ch 9.4 Characteristics and Traits

Ch 9.5 Laws of Inheritance

Chapter 10: Modern Understandings of Inheritance

10.1 Chromosomal Theory and Genetic Linkage

10.2 Chromosomal Basis of Inherited Disorders.

Chapter 11: DNA Structure and Function

11.1 Historical Basis of DNA Understanding

11.2 DNA Structure and Sequencing

11.3 Basics of DNA Replication

11.4 DNA Replication in Prokaryotes

11.5 DNA Replication in Eukaryotes

11.6 DNA Repair

Chapter 12: Genes, Proteins and Gene Expression.

12.1 The Genetic Code

12.2 Prokaryotic Transcription

12.3 Eukaryotic Transcription

12.4 RNA Processing in Eukaryotes

12.5 Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis

12.6 Regulation of Gene Expression

12.7 Prokaryotic Gene Regulation

12.8 Eukaryotic Epigenetic Gene Regulation

12.9 Eukaryotic Transcription Gene Regulation

12.10 Eukaryotic Posttranscriptional Gene Regulation