University of North Texas

Contemporary Biology

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Ruthanne Thompson

Instructor: Ruthanne Thompson

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, we will make some discoveries about soil, the original and true cells of organisms that live within it and, the ways in which water and minerals travel from the soil and throughout plants.

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3 videos10 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

In this module, we will take what we have learned about cells and cell transport and make discoveries about the way plants and animals obtain the energy they need for life. Building upon the knowledge gained, we will also make discoveries about interactions between organisms.

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2 videos10 readings2 quizzes

In this module, we will take what we have learned about cells and cell transport, energy flow and transfer, and organismal interactions and we will make discoveries concerning the ways toxins enter cells, and their effects on the cell's genetic material.

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1 video10 readings2 quizzes

In this module, we will take what we have learned about cells and we will make discoveries concerning our genetic code, the two processes of cell replication, and how we inherit specific traits.

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2 videos14 readings2 quizzes

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4.8 (31 ratings)
Ruthanne Thompson
University of North Texas
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