This Biology short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online biology course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.
Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.
Course Curriculum
1
Biology 101
Cells, DNA, and evolution
cell structure (animal vs plant)DNA and chromosomesmitosis and meiosis simplifiedgenetics basics (Punnett squares)natural selectionecosystems and food chainsphotosynthesis and respiration
2
Cell Biology
The fundamental unit of life
prokaryotic vs eukaryoticcell membrane structureorganelles and functionsanimal vs plant cellscell transport (osmosis, diffusion)endosymbiotic theorycell communication
3
Genetics
Heredity and DNA
DNA structureDNA replicationgene expression (transcription/translation)Mendel's lawsPunnett squaresdominant vs recessivegenetic mutations
4
Evolution
How life changes over time
natural selectionadaptationspeciationevidence for evolutionphylogenetic treeshuman evolutionextinction events
5
Ecology
Organisms and environments
ecosystem structurefood webs and energy flowbiogeochemical cyclespopulation dynamicscommunity interactionsbiomesconservation biology
6
Human Body Systems
How your body works
circulatory systemrespiratory systemdigestive systemnervous system overviewimmune system basicsmusculoskeletal systemendocrine system
7
Microbiology
The invisible world
bacteria types and shapesviruses explainedfungi basicsmicrobiomeantibiotics and resistancefermentationdisease and immunity
8
Plant Biology
How plants grow and thrive
photosynthesis in detailplant cell featuresroot and shoot systemspollination and reproductionplant hormonesplant adaptationsagriculture basics
9
Biotechnology
Modern biology applications
genetic engineering basicsCRISPR explainedPCR techniquegene therapycloningGMOs pros and consbioethics
10
Biology Mastery
Advanced biology concepts
molecular biologydevelopmental biologyneurobiology basicsmarine biologybioinformaticssynthetic biologycurrent research frontiers