The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts

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Free Online Course: The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts provided by FutureLearn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 3 weeks long, 4 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from FutureLearn. The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts is taught by Setareh Chong.

Overview
  • Prepare for university study with this online biology course

    Are you a student in sixth form and thinking of studying at university? On this course, you will use innovative research to enhance your understanding of basic biological concepts taught in A level biology. You will also be introduced to university-level material so you can get a sense of what it’s like to study biosciences at the University of York.

    Over three weeks, you will take a fascinating look into bugs, brains and neuroscience, and the interaction of animals with the environment. You will also discover what makes the University of York a unique place to study.

    This course is for school students in sixth form or Year 11 that are considering applying to university, as well as anyone interested in biology.

Syllabus
    • Bugs
      • Introductions
      • Solving Life's Energy Problem
      • Living Together
      • Putting Microbes to Work
      • Bugs Week Quiz
      • Life Lounge
    • Brains
      • Our complex brain
      • Wiring the brain
      • Plastic brains
      • Learning about Learning
      • Brains Week Quiz
      • Life Lounge
    • Beasts
      • Landscape scale ecology
      • Populations of species
      • Biodiversity
      • Nutrient cycles
      • Challenges in conservation
      • Beasts quiz and final test
      • Life lounge