Online Course – Google Anywhere Certified Professional Internship in Biology, University of Colorado Boulder

Discover the importance of science and biology in your everyday life. Learn how biology affects health, the environment, and our understanding of life.

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קורס אונליין - התמחות מקצועית מוסמכת בביולוגיה בכל מקום של Google

Professional Certificate

Beginners

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

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Skills you will acquire in the course

  • In-depth understanding of basic biology concepts such as ecology and genetics
  • Ability to apply biological knowledge in everyday life
  • Developing interdisciplinary skills related to the connection between the arts and biology
  • Experience in practical assessments that enable the application of the biology perspective
  • Preparing for classroom biology using a Biology Anywhere approach
  • Possibility of receiving graduate credit from the University of Colorado Boulder

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Biology teachers
  • Ecology researchers
  • Geneticists
  • Science educators
  • Science instructors
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Life science researchers
  • Content professionals in the field of biology
  • Science curriculum developers
  • Consultants in the field of science education

Special course series

Internship – Series of 4 courses

Where have you experienced biology today? All in light of the science that surrounds us every day. This specialization is designed to bridge the gap between traditional biology classes and the practical biological knowledge required in the real world. Each module examines a different biological concept and relates it to real-world problems or experiences with the aim of showing why life science is important to your everyday experiences.

The content includes topics typically taught in basic biology classes, such as:

  • ecology
  • Genetics

As well as unique interdisciplinary topics such as the connection between the arts and biology.

Learners may find it interesting to read the book “Biology Everywhere: How Life Science Matters for Everyday Life” by Dr. Melanie Pepper while completing the course.

Hands-on Learning Project

Learners will complete assessments that will enable them to apply the Biology Everywhere perspective to their daily lives. For educators interested in teaching using a Biology Everywhere approach, there is an optional honors track focused on how to apply the principles of Biology Everywhere in their classroom.

Upon completion of the Honors Track, you will meet the requirements for graduate credit from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Courses offered

  • Biology basics everywhere

    Duration: 10 hours

    Rating: 4.5 (176 ratings)

    What you will learn:

    • Describe the philosophy of biology everywhere.
    • Explain how the scientific process works and identify common misconceptions.
    • Explain and review the criteria for identifying living and non-living entities.
    • Explain the relationship between chemistry and biology.

  • The Little Things: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Duration: 9 hours

    Rating: 4.7 (98 ratings)

    What you will learn:

    • Explain how the body maintains control over cells and how loss of control can lead to cancer.
    • Describe how energy is transferred through the biosphere and why (most) life depends on the sun.
    • Explain the basics of genetics, including epigenetics, and how each is related to our phenotype.
    • Describe at least three different genetic technologies that affect society and present arguments for and against each.

  • The Big Things: Evolution and Ecology

    Duration: 10 hours

    Rating: 4.6 (37 ratings)

    What you will learn:

    • Explain why biodiversity is important and how evolution works to create biodiversity.
    • Explain the basic principles of ecology and discuss how we fit into an ecosystem.
    • Apply ecological knowledge to contemporary conservation problems in today’s society.
    • Identify costs/benefits for each conservation strategy.

  • Special Topics: Interdisciplinary Biology

    Duration: 12 hours

    Rating: 4.6 (16 ratings)

    What you will learn:

    • Describe how biology as a field interfaces with other fields, especially the arts, business, and psychology.
    • Explain how we use evidence to make decisions and why this is important to consider when promoting scientific literacy.

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