The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts

Offered By: University of York via FutureLearn

Course Description

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

Taught by

Setareh Chong