Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity (Coursera)

Course 3 of 3 in the Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity Specialization.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Welcome to Introduction of Biology - Biodiversity

Module 1: What is life and how did it begin?

WEEK 2

Module 2: Prokaryotic Life

In this module, we will learn about the major groups of prokaryotes, the role of the human microbiome, the discovery of antibiotics, and how bacteria develop antibiotic resistance.

Module 3: Eukaryotic Life

In this module, we will learn about the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, the major groups of protists, plants, and fungi and how they affect people and other organisms.

WEEK 3

Module 4: Invertebrate Animals

In this module, we will learn about the evolutionary origins of animals, as well as some of the characteristics and importance of invertebrate animals such as Cnidarians, Rotifers, Mollusks, and Arthropods.

WEEK 4

Module 5: Vertebrate Animals

In this module, we will learn about the major groups of fish, reptiles, amphibians, and birds.

WEEK 5

Module 6: Mammals and Humans

In this module, we will learn about the major groups of mammals, including humans and other primates.

Final Assessment & Course Summary