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1.2: Course Contents at a Glance

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    The following list shows a summary of the topics covered in this course. To see all of the course pages, visit the Table of Contents.

    Module 1: Introduction to Biology

    • Characteristics of Life
    • Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
    • Taxonomy
    • The Study of Biology

    Module 2: Viruses

    • Viral Evolution, Morphology, and Classification
    • Virus Infections and Hosts
    • Prevention and Treatment of Viral Infections
    • Prions and Viroids

    Module 3: History of Life

    • Evolution
    • Speciation
    • The Evolution of Populations
    • Phylogenies and the History of Life

    Module 4: Prokaryotes

    • Prokaryotic Diversity
    • The Structure of Prokaryotes
    • Prokaryotic Metabolism
    • Bacterial Diseases in Humans
    • Beneficial Prokaryotes

    Module 5: Protists

    • Characteristics of Protists
    • Groups of Protists
    • Ecology of Protists

    Module 6: Fungi

    • Characteristics of Fungi
    • Classifications of Fungi
    • Ecology of Fungi
    • Fungal Parasites and Pathogens

    Module 7: Plant Diversity

    • Seedless Plants
    • Seed Plants

    Module 8: Plant Structure and Function

    • Plant Structures
    • Transport of Water and Solutes in Plants
    • Plant Sensory Systems and Responses
    • Plant Growth
    • Plant Nutrition

    Module 9: Plant Reproduction

    • Reproductive Development and Structure
    • Asexual Reproduction in Plants
    • Sexual Reproduction in Plants

    Module 10: Animal Diversity

    • Evolutionary History of the Animal Kingdom
    • Animal Phylogeny
    • Animal Form and Function
    • Animal Primary Tissues
    • Animal Reproduction
    • Homeostasis

    Module 11: Invertebrates

    • Phylum Porifera
    • Phylum Cnidaria
    • Superphylum Lophotrochozoa
    • Superphylum Ecdysozoa
    • Superphylum Deuterostomia

    Module 12: Vertebrates

    • Chordates
    • Fishes
    • Amphibians
    • Amniotes
    • Reptiles
    • Birds
    • Mammals

    Module 13: Overview of Body Systems

    • Integration of Systems
    • Control Systems
    • Cell Maintenance Systems
    • Support Systems

    Module 14: The Nervous System

    • Components of the Nervous System
    • Neuron Communication
    • The Central Nervous System
    • The Peripheral Nervous System
    • Nervous System Disorders

    Module 15: The Endocrine System

    • Types of Hormones
    • How Hormones Work
    • Regulation of Body Processes
    • Endocrine Glands

    Module 16: The Reproductive System

    • Reproduction Methods
    • Human Reproductive Anatomy
    • Hormonal Control of Human Reproduction
    • Fertilization
    • Early Embryonic Development
    • Human Pregnancy and Birth

    Module 17: Sensory Systems

    • The Senses
    • Somatosensation
    • Taste and Smell
    • Hearing and Vestibular Sensation
    • Vision

    Module 18: The Circulatory System

    • The Circulatory System
    • Structure and Function of Blood
    • The Mammalian Heart
    • Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation

    Module 19: The Respiratory System

    • Systems of Gas Exchange
    • Gas Exchange across Respiratory Surfaces
    • Breathing
    • Transport of Gases in Human Bodily Fluids

    Module 20: The Immune System

    • The Innate Immune Response
    • The Adaptive Immune Response
    • Antibodies

    Module 21: The Digestive System

    • Digestive Systems
    • Nutrition and Energy Production
    • Digestive System Processes and Regulation

    Module 22: The Excretory System

    • Osmoregulation and Osmotic Balance
    • Kidneys and Osmoregulatory Organs
    • Excretion Systems

    Module 23: The Musculoskeletal System

    • Skeletal Systems
    • Bones
    • Joints and Skeletal Movement
    • Muscle Contraction and Locomotion

    Module 24: The Integumentary System

    • Structure and Function of Skin
    • Accessory Structures of the Skin
    • Functions of the Integumentary System
    • Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System

    Module 25: Ecology of Living Things

    • The Scope of Ecology
    • Biotic and Abiotic Factors
    • Biomes
    • Population Ecology
    • Community Ecology

    Module 26: Ecology and the Environment

    • Energy in the Environment
    • Biogeochemical Cycles
    • Climate Change
    • Conservation Biology and Biodiversity

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