BIO 2010 · General Biology
General Biology
A complete general-biology course: 8 units covering biochemistry, cell biology, metabolism, molecular genetics, evolution & inheritance, ecology, human physiology, and plants/microbes/biotechnology. Every unit ships with a lecture video, notes, worked examples, a virtual PhET / HHMI BioInteractive / Learn.Genetics lab, a mini-project, and curated references. Three 20-question unit tests, a 40-question final exam, and a capstone research project earn your BIO 2010 certificate.
Course progress
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Units
BIO 201
1. The Chemistry of Life & Biomolecules
Water, macromolecules, and the molecular basis of biology.
≈ 3 h
BIO 202
2. Cell Structure & Membrane Transport
From organelles to osmosis.
≈ 3 h
BIO 203
3. Metabolism — Respiration & Photosynthesis
How cells extract, store and use energy.
≈ 3.5 h
BIO 204
4. Molecular Genetics — DNA, RNA & Protein Synthesis
From double helix to gene expression.
≈ 3.5 h
BIO 205
5. Mendelian Genetics, Evolution & Natural Selection
Inheritance patterns and how populations change.
≈ 3 h
BIO 206
6. Ecology & Ecosystems
Populations, communities, and the biosphere.
≈ 3 h
BIO 207
7. Human Anatomy & Physiology
How organ systems maintain homeostasis.
≈ 3.5 h
BIO 208
8. Plants, Microbes & Biotechnology
Plant biology, microbiology & modern biotech.
≈ 3 h
Unit tests
BIO 250A
Unit Test I — Units 1–3
Chemistry of life, cell structure & metabolism. 20 questions, pass with 14/20.
20 questions · pass at 14/20
BIO 250B
Unit Test II — Units 4–6
Molecular genetics, Mendel & evolution, ecology. 20 questions, pass with 14/20.
20 questions · pass at 14/20
BIO 250C
Unit Test III — Units 7–8
Anatomy & physiology, plants, microbes & biotechnology. 20 questions, pass with 14/20.
20 questions · pass at 14/20
Final exam
BIO 299
Comprehensive Final Exam
40 questions across all 8 units. Pass with 28/40 correct.
40 questions · pass at 28/40
Capstone project
BIO 490
Capstone — Biology Research Project
Integrate two biology techniques to answer an original question. 6-week milestone plan and rubric provided.
Certificate of completion
Finish every unit (including its virtual lab and project), pass all three unit tests, pass the final exam, and submit the capstone to automatically issue your BIO 2010 General Biology certificate and academic transcript in your Certificate Library.