Biology

Course summary

On this course you will learn about biological facts, concepts and principles, do experimental and investigative work, learn about living organisms and biology in society and about advances in technology relevant to biology. If you are interested in genetic engineering, conservation or understanding how we evolved, this this is the course for you. By the end of the course you will know about the principles of genetics, molecules, taxonomy, natural selection, evolutionary theory, global warming, bacteria and viruses, and more. You will gain an understanding of how society makes decisions about scientific issues, as well some of the ways in which the scientific community contributes to the success of the economy and society.