In this course you will have a breathtaking view of the origin and nature of life, from the simplest single-celled forms to complex plants and animals and human beings. Cycles of Life goes beyond describing the subject matter of biology. It examines the scientific method and considers both its promises and limitations. It answers many of our questions and poses new ones, so that we are continually probing into the innermost secrets of life. Top of Page Course Themes 1.
Life is dynamic and continually evolving through time.
Life is a marvelously complex system with a high degree of order, all sustained by energy. In biology, as in all the sciences, we must compare explicit hypotheses and predictions to evidence obtained from observations and experimental data. Because biology is a human endeavor, it is subject to both the limitations and the inspirations of those who study it. Top of Page Course Components Like most college courses, Principles of Life Science - Cycles of Life, includes a textbook, student study guide, assignments, and tests. The 26 video programs feature leading practitioners, theoreticians, and academicians, in the fields ranging from anatomy to zoology, who describe and explain fundamental concepts of our living world.