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Fundamentals of Biology
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  • Accredited by: CPDiAP
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  • Course delivery: This course is delivered in video format

Course details

Do you have a flair for science?

Studying Biology can open a lot of doors as it shows intelligence, problem solving ability, the ability to record and collect information and analytical skills. Whether you’re interested in work as a Biologist, hope to go on to further study of the subject, or simply want to broaden your awareness, this course is the perfect start and would be very useful for students who need support during A-Level study of the subject. The course covers 22 modules, and will teach you all the fundamentals of Biology, so you can understand cell division, the principles of evolution, physiology and much more!
 
This online training course is comprehensive and designed to cover the topics listed under the curriculum.

COURSE CURRICULUM

1. THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND REPRESENTATION OF SCIENTIFIC WORK

2. THE CHEMISTRY OF LIVING THINGS AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
  • The Chemistry of Living Things
  • Basic Concepts of Organic Chemistry
3. INTRODUCTION TO DNA AND RNA AND AN ENZYME
  • Introduction to DNA and RNA
  • Structure and Function of an Enzyme
4. CELL MEMBRANE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION AND CELLULAR ORGANELLES
  • Cell Membrane Structure and Function
  • Cellular Organelles and Structure
5. MECHANISM OF DNA REPLICATION AND THE DNA, RNA AND PROTEINS
  • Mechanism of DNA Replication
  • The DNA, RNA and Proteins
6. GENE MUTATION CAUSES AND DISORDERS AND CELLULAR METABOLISM
  • Gene Mutation Causes and Disorders
  • Cellular Metabolism
7. GENES, CHROMOSOMES, CELL DIVISION
  • Genes,Chromosomes,Cell Division – Part 1
  • Genes, Chromosomes, Cell Division – Part 2
8. HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS(SKELETAL SYSTEM,MUSCULAR SYSTEM,RESPIRATORY SYSTEM,CIRCULATORY SYSTEMS,DIGESTIVE SYSTEM,EXCRETORY SYSTEM
  • Human Body Systems (Skeletal System,Muscular System,Respiratory System,Circulatory Systems,Digestive System,Excretory system
9. NERVOUS SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS

10. PROCESSES OF GENETICS, ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
  • Processes of Animal Reproduction and Development
  • Genetics and Heredity
11. FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGY
  • Fundamentals of Ecology
  • Population and Conservation Biology
12. THE BASIC PROCESS OF EVOLUTION AND SPECIATION
13. EARTH’S TIMELINE AND LIFE EVOLUTION ON EARTH
14. SPECIES NAMES, TAXONOMY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING
  • Species Names and Taxonomy
  • Basic Concepts in Genetic Engineering
Benefits you will gain:
  • High quality e-learning study materials and mock exams.
  • Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
  • 24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
  • Benefit of applying NUS extra Discount Card.
  • Recognised Accredited Qualification.
  • Excellent customer service and administrative support.
Method of Assessment

At the end of the course learners will also take an online multiple choice questions assessment test. This online multiple choice questions test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded a certificate in the Fundamentals of Biology.
 
  Ultima actualização em  10 December, 2024

Eligibility / Requirements


Learners must be age 16 or over and should have basic understanding of the English Language, numeracy, literacy and ICT.

Job roles this course is suitable for:

Research analyst , Lab Technician , Research Scientist