This module is a continuation of what you have learned in General Biology-1 but focuses more deeply on the concepts of Genetics by how recombinant DNA can be used in many different ways starting from glow-in-the-dark pet fish to formulating drugs that can heal thousands of diseases. It will also cover topics in evolution by digging deeper into the general features of the history of life on Earth, including the generally accepted dates and sequence of geologic time scale and characteristics of major groups of organisms present during each period. It will also unveil the different mechanisms that produce a change in a population from generation to generation, such as artificial selection, natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, and recombination. More so, this module will engage you in real-life contexts on how the patterns of descent with modification from a common ancestor will produce the organismal diversity that we observe today. It will also focus on tracing the development of Evolutionary thought and the relevant shreds of evidence to better understand the concepts of evolution. Lastly, this module will explain the basic Taxonomic concepts and Principles through understanding how DNA sequences can be used in classifying living things, identifying the unique/distinctive characteristics of a specific taxon relative to other taxa, and describing species’ diversity and cladistics by using the types of evidence and procedures that can be used to establish evolutionary relationships. This module has four (4) lessons: • Lesson 1- Recombinant DNA • Lesson 2- Geologic Time scale • Lesson 3- Evidence and Mechanisms of Evolution • Lesson 4- Basic Taxonomic Concepts

Welcome to the Plant and Animal world! This module is designed for you to better understand Plants structure and functions in comparison with that of the animals, specifically you- as a human being. This module focuses mainly on Plant and animal Organ systems and their functions. And it also covers the topic on feedback mechanisms which is an important lesson to understand how every living organism maintains homeostasis through the interaction of the various organ systems in the body. This module has three (3) lessons: • Lesson 1- Plant Anatomy & Physiology • Lesson 2- Animal Anatomy & Physiology • Lesson 3- Feedback Mechanisms