C907: Introduction to Biology

Introduction to Biology builds the foundational biological literacy every science-endorsement candidate in this track needs — from energy use through evolution.

What C907 covers

This course is a foundational introduction to the biological sciences. It explores the overarching theories of life from biological research as well as the fundamental concepts and principles of the study of living organisms and their interaction with the environment.

Key concepts include how living organisms use and produce energy; how life grows, develops, and reproduces; how life responds to the environment to maintain internal stability; and how life evolves and adapts to the environment.

The C907 performance assessment

Expect a performance assessment requiring you to explain a foundational biological process (e.g., homeostasis or energy transformation) using accurate scientific terminology.

Key topics in C907

• Energy use in living organisms
• Growth, development, and reproduction
• Homeostasis
• Evolution and adaptation

Writing tips for C907

Follow the task instructions and rubric line by line

WGU performance assessments for C907 are graded against a fixed rubric — every rubric line has to be visibly addressed, usually with a labeled heading that mirrors the rubric language. Skipping a rubric point because it seems minor is the single most common reason a competent submission comes back "Not Yet Competent" for revision.

Remember this program serves already-licensed teachers adding an endorsement

M.A. Science Education courses like C907 are designed for candidates who are already licensed teachers seeking an ADDITIONAL science endorsement, not first-time teacher-candidates. Written work can assume a baseline of classroom experience and should focus on the specific science content and pedagogy gap the endorsement fills.

Because WGU is self-paced, don't let "no deadline pressure" become no submission

There's no weekly due date forcing progress, which means procrastination costs more at WGU than at a traditional term-based school — a stalled task can quietly eat weeks of a term. Treat your own target date for each C907 assessment as a real deadline.

Why students seek help with C907

Candidates sometimes explain biological processes in everyday language without the precise scientific terminology the course specifically requires — the rubric typically wants accurate, discipline-specific vocabulary demonstrated.

How GradeEssays helps with C907

Share your topic and rubric, and your writer will build an explanation using accurate, discipline-specific biological terminology throughout.

Prerequisites and program context

C907 has no listed additional prerequisites.

• Master of Arts Science Education (Middle Grades)
• Master of Arts Science Education (Secondary Biological Science)

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