Fundamentals of Biology I

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Use IT to support learning
• Manage your own learning;
• Communicate scientific information effectively;
• Apply problem solving techniques to familiar and unfamiliar biological problems;
• Apply mathematical methods to solve problems in biology;

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Assess the validity of biological information, experiments, inferences and statements
• Interpret and translate from one form to another, data presented as continuous prose, or in tables, diagrams, drawings and graphs;
• Describe, explain and interpret phenomena and effects in terms of biological principles and concepts, presenting arguments and ideas clearly and logically, using specialist vocabulary where appropriate;
• Apply biological principles and concepts in solving problems in unfamiliar situations including those which relate to ethical, social, economic and technological implications and applications of biology;

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Select, organise and present relevant information clearly logically and using specialist vocabulary where appropriate;
• Recognise, recall and show understanding of specific biological facts, terminology, principles, concepts, and practical techniques;
• Use biological skills in contexts which bring together different areas of the subject.
• Draw on existing knowledge to show understanding of the ethical, social, economic, environmental and technological implications and applications of biology;

Topics include: Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Human Physiology.

Teaching methods include

• Lectures, supported by handouts illustrating theory and examples.
• Projected materials.
• Study materials available on the Virtual Learning Environment.
• Practice exercises and tests.

Learning activities include

• Problem solving, comprehension and data analysis exercises
• Self assessment exercises
• Group discussion/question and answer sessions
• Individual research on topics
• Private study

Study Time Allocation:

• Contact Hours: 60
• Private Study Hours: 90
• Total study time: 150 hours

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.