The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts

Online Course

Future Learn
The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts

What is the course about?

The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts
The course The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts is an online class provided by University of York through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Improve your understanding of some of the key concepts in A level biology and discover what’s involved in higher level study.

Course description
  • Prepare for university study with this online biology course
  • 3 weeks
  • 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.
  • Bugs (microorganisms and the biochemistry of life)
  • Brains (neuroscience: learning and memory)
  • Beasts (interaction of animals with the environment – ecology and conservation)
  • Demonstrate an appreciation of the ubiquity and importance of microbes
  • Explore the biological basis of learning and memory
  • Describe how species interact in biological communities, considering their wider habitat and the influence of humans
  • 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.
  • University of York
  • The University of York combines the pursuit of academic excellence with a culture of inclusion, which encourages everyone – from a variety of backgrounds – to achieve their best.

Prerequisites & Facts

The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts

Course Topic

Personal Success, Teacher Training, Teaching & Academics

University, College, Institution

University of York

Course Skill Level

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of York you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
University of York
The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts
provided by Future Learn

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School: University of York
Topic: Biology and Biotechnology, Science, Engineering & Maths