Welcome to Biology

Any time you pet a dog, take a breath, or drink a glass of water, you are doing something that relates to biology. Biology is the study of life on Earth. The study of biology ranges from tiny pieces of DNA nucleotides all the way up to the ecosystems that cover the Earth’s surface. In this online course, you will gain an understanding of Biology through media-rich interactivities, videos, collaborative discussions, hands-on applications, scientific investigations, and real-world projects.

Some of the topics you will explore include:

• Scientific investigation;
• Measurement;
• Laboratory equipment and techniques;
• Properties of water;
• Biochemistry;
• Cell theory;
• Cell types and structure;
• Photosynthesis and respiration;
• Cell growth and reproduction;
• Mendelian genetics and genetic disorders;
• DNA, RNA, and molecular genetics;
• DNA technologies;
• Organ systems and homeostasis;
• Evolution and natural selection;
• Taxonomy;
• General ecology; and
• Ecosystems in Virginia.

Get ready to examine life on planet Earth like never before!