Module 1: Fundamentals of Biology

As a science, the study of biology is a process, and a way of knowing. The nature of science is to challenge what is known and to investigate what is testable. Scientific knowledge has grown over the centuries as a result of the collaborative efforts and contributions of many scientists. Hypotheses, theories, and laws are all tenants of science that explain what is observed in the natural world. As technologies and methodologies continue to advance, the body of scientific knowledge continues to grow.