Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Introduction to Genetics
This college-level biology reference book introduces the study of heredity and genetics using diagrams and descriptive illustrations.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to the Eukaryota
The huge diversity of the Eukaryota is described, including what has been preserved in fossils. The section, "More on Morphology", explains the biology of eukaryote cells in detail.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to Ctenophora
This is an advanced level review of the biology of these organisms. The opening photographs are worth seeing!
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Ecosystems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to ecosystems and other ecological concepts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Ecosystems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to ecosystems and other ecological concepts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Science Experiments
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to scientific experiments.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Human Genome
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An introduction to the human genome and the Human Genome Project.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Active Transport
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to active transport.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Biochemical Reactions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to chemical reactions and equations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Chromosomes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An introduction to chromosomes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Non Mendelian Inheritance
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to non-Mendelian inheritance.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Types of Biochemical Reactions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to biochemical reactions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Virus Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to the characteristics of viruses.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Viruses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to the properties of viruses.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Protist Kingdom
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to the diverse protist kingdom.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Goals of Science
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to the goals of science.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Plant Life Cycle Overview
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to the alternation of generations, a life cycle characteristic of all plants.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Charles Darwin: Introduction to the Theory of Evolution
The main concepts in Charles Darwin's theory of evolution are described, how natural selection works, and the ongoing criticism of evolution from Creationists.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Human Biology: Blackett Family Dna Activity
Family studies are a good way to learn about DNA profiling and RFLP analysis because students can follow the inheritance of DNA markers from one generation to the next. Students have the opportunity to do this in this activity.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: The Human Genome Project
This site from Access Excellence gives an introduction to the Human Genome Project. The page links to a graphics gallery and to discussions about related ethical issues.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: General Plant Biology: Biomes and Agriculture
An introduction to biomes and how agriculture is considered in studying large ecosystems of the world. Text is well written and easy to follow with links, charts, and pictures.
Other
Psych Web: Psychology: An Introduction: Chapter 12: Defining Abnormal Behavior
Describes the different criteria that can be used to identify behavior that is abnormal. Includes comprehension questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Science Experiments
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to scientific experiments.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Chemosynthesis
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An introduction to chemosynthesis.