Introduction to Biological Principles II

Subject	Course No.	Credit Value
Biology	BIOL 1019	Three (3) credit hours

This fully online version of BIOL 1012 invites you on a journey through the foundations of life on Earth. We begin by uncovering the forces that drive evolution and shape the incredible diversity of species. From there, we travel across the vast tree of life — from microbes to mammals — exploring how organisms are classified, how they function, and how they interact.

Finally, we zoom out to examine how living things come together to form dynamic communities and ecosystems. Whether you're preparing for future biology courses or simply curious about the natural world, this course offers an inspiring, flexible, and comprehensive introduction to modern biology.

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Instructor: Dr. Meghann Bruce
Prerequisite: High school biology. This is a first-year university biology course, so no university credits are required.

What you will learn

This course is designed to help you:

• Build a strong foundation in biology to support future studies in biology and related academic fields.
• Accommodate your busy schedule — the course is fully asynchronous and flexible, with up to six months to complete. Exams and assignments are scheduled according to your availability.
• Stay focused and succeed — each lecture includes clear learning objectives, short and concise recorded lessons you can replay anytime, and 10 practice quizzes and activities to help you prepare for tests effectively.

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

• 7 x Practice Quizzes (0%)
• 2 x Midcourse test (30% each, 60% total)
• 1 x Final exam (40%)

The exam for this course will be invigilated on an approved date using Respondus e-proctoring software (LockDown Browser). This is a free tool provided with this course. More information will be given once you have been registered.

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition and fees. This fee is non-refundable once the add/drop date has passed within the term the course is registered in. Please note this fee will be automatically added and included in your term tuition fees. No further action is required when registering. Learn more about online course tuition and fees and methods of payment.

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