Welcome to Biology 110: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity! This course is designed to provide you with an overview of the nature and practice of science, the major themes of biology and to introduce you to the diversity of life on the planet. These tutorials, in conjunction with the homework assignments, classroom activities, and laboratory exercises will help you learn the course material. In this first tutorial you will learn how the tutorials work and how to use evidence-based study strategies successfully in a college level course.
The course readings are designed to help you understand the important topics in biology that we will cover in this course - you will read about the course material, answer practice questions, be asked to interpret scientific figures, and listen to embedded mini-lectures that will prepare you for class time. Take an active part in your learning by taking notes in your own words and thinking critically about the material.
Each tutorial will begin with a set of learning objectives. Learning objectives are a way to let you know what you are expected to learn from each tutorial. This includes not just factual knowledge but also skills that you should have mastered. Start your studying by reading and understanding the learning objectives.
By the end of this tutorial, you should be able to:
When reading the tutorials, take an active part in your learning by taking notes in your own words and thinking critically about the material. Always ask yourself - do I understand the information, or do I need to ask questions?