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Intro to Biology 1 is an introduction to how living things are built, how they work, and how scientists study them. It covers the basic chemistry of life, cells, energy use, genetics, and the processes that allow organisms to grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment.
Intro to Biology 1 is delivered online in a structured format with video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The grade is based on 20% quizzes, 30% assignments, and 50% the final exam, so students need to stay current rather than wait until the end. When you finish, the transcript can be evaluated by University of the People, where it is recognized as BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology.
The course builds a foundation in how living systems work, which is useful in any UoPeople path that includes science coursework, including Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science programs. Students who understand cells, genetics, and biological processes are better prepared for later classes that may appear in a UoPeople degree plan. Because UoPeople applies this as BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology, the credit can fit into your larger degree progress there.
After you complete the course, your transcript is sent for review and University of the People evaluates it as part of its transfer process. If accepted, the registrar applies the named equivalency BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology to your record, which means the course is treated as a specific catalog match rather than an unspecified elective. That matters because it can help satisfy requirements within UoPeople programs such as Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science. UoPeople allows up to 90 transfer credits, or 75% of a degree, so this course can be one part of a larger transfer plan.
This course is a good fit for students who want a clear biology transfer option into University of the People and need a named course equivalency rather than a general elective. It can also work well for people trying to keep costs down while building credits toward UoPeople, especially since up to 90 credits may transfer. It is not the right choice for someone who needs a different science subject or who is not planning to use the BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology equivalency at UoPeople.
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Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to University of the People.