Ways to teach yourself Biology?

Question

Hi,

I am a freshman student at a college that specializes in business. My major is Business Administration, however, my passion has always been science. I am going to transfer to Rutgers University, and major in Biology. I withdrew from high school and received a state issued high school diploma after passing the GED test. I withdrew for personal reasons, not academic. Anyway, I didn't get the chance to complete Biology courses; I only completed around two months worth of Biology. I want to be prepared for the college level Biology. How can I teach myself Biology all over again? What are some great books or websites? How do you discipline yourself to retain the information? Thanks.

By the way, I am 17 years old.

Answer 1

SENIOR BIOLOGY LINKS.

On-Line Biology Book

http://www.clickandlearn.org/Bio/bio_lin...

http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/fara...

Excellent Biology Links:  

http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/index.htm...

http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/ani...

http://www.wiley.com/legacy/college/boye...

Biology Websites

http://www.biology-online.org/

http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/biolo...

http://teacherweb.com/CA/Moorpark/Lanqui...

How You Rot & Rust

http://www.biomedx.com/microscopes/rrint...

Answer 2

I would suggest taking a bio course designed for homeschoolers - there are all levels, from beginning to AP, and all types of bio curricula are out there - textbook, audio supplements, computer based with and without labs, etc.  They are all designed to be taken either independently or from an instructor, and most have supplements to allow you to get the full benefit of the subject at home.

If you google "homeschool curriculum", you should find a ton of ideas.  http://rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?... has a lot of them at discount.  You don't have to technically be a homeschooler to take these courses - they're simply designed to be taught at home, with materials that are fairly easy to access.