Overview
In each module of the Biology Everywhere Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder, a different biological concept is examined and related to some real-world issues or experiences in an effort to demonstrate why the science of life matters to your everyday experience.
Content includes subjects typically covered in introductory biology classes like ecology and genetics as well as unique interdisciplinary topics such as the relationship between the arts and biology.
Learners may be interested in reading Biology Everywhere: How the Science of Life Matters to Everyday Life by Dr. Melanie Peffer while completing the course.
Skills You Will Gain
- Explain the relationship between biology and other disciplines
- Apply biology everywhere principles and mindset to the classroom
- Relate and apply biology content to real world issues and daily life
What you'll learn
- Apply concepts such as cell biology, conservation, and genetics to your daily life
- Relate parts of your daily experiences to biology
- Identify and explain current biological issues in today’s society
- Relate the study of biology to other fields, such as business, art, and chemistry
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Biology Everywhere
- The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics
- The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology
- Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Biology View 19 other Short Courses in Biology in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Beginner Level
- No prior experience required.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residentsFree - Out-of-StateFree
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-StateFree
Additional Details
- This short course is included with Coursera Plus subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.