In this course, we will explore the nature of science and biology. We will discuss what the “biology everywhere” philosophy means and the history of the “biology everywhere” project. We will also discuss what science (and biology) are as a discipline of inquiry and how chemistry is foundational to understanding biology.
Biology Everywhere Foundations
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Biology Everywhere Foundations
This course is part of Biology Everywhere Specialization
Instructor: Melanie Peffer
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What you'll learn
Describe the biology everywhere philosophy.
Explain how the process of science works and identify common misconceptions.
Explain and critique the criteria for identifying living and non-living entities.
Explain the relationship between chemistry and biology.
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, we'll explore the principles behind biology everywhere and Dr. Peffer's motivation for writing Biology Everywhere: How the science of life matters to everyday life, including the creation of this specialization.
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4 videos5 readings2 peer reviews1 discussion prompt2 plugins
In this module, we'll discuss the foundations of what science is (and isn't).
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1 video1 assignment2 peer reviews1 plugin
In this module we'll discuss what it means to be alive.
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1 video1 assignment
Chemistry is foundational to understanding biology. In this module, we'll explore the chemical basis of biology.
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2 videos2 readings1 assignment2 peer reviews
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