Fundamentals of Biology II

Learning Outcomes

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
• 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;
• 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;
• Interpret and translate from one form to another, data presented as continuous prose, or in tables, diagrams, drawings and graphs;

Knowledge and Understanding

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

• Use biological skills in contexts which bring together different areas of the subject.
• 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;
• Draw on existing knowledge to show understanding of the ethical, social, economic, environmental and technological implications and applications of biology;

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

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

Topics include: Human Physiology, Coordination, Photosynthesis, Nucleic Acids, Genetics, Inheritance, Evolution and Ecology.

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: 120
• 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.