BI0S06 - Foundation Biology 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI0S06 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Foundation Biology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Lewis Fall | ||
| Module Team: | Sioned Owen, Aled Bryant, Josephine Bradley, Sky Redhead, Harri Little, Martin Powell, Cerith Jones, Amelia Grass, Claire Tanner, Natalie Lubbock, Aaron Wall, Jayne Ludlow, Hannah Seale | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100346 - biology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
This module broadly follows the A-Level Biology syllabus. This module gives students a basic knowledge of living things, and the processes which enable them to survive and reproduce. It also introduces them to the evolutionary processes which lead to the modern diversity of the living world.
In engaging with the module appropriately, students will fully achieve the following level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the USW Graduate Attributes:
Communication: Behaviour 2
Leadership: Behaviour 1, 2, and 3
Innovation and Enterprise: Behaviour1 and 2
Project Management: Behaviour1 and 2
Commercial Awareness: Behaviour 1, 2
Digital Literacy: Behaviour 1
The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor.
Content Summary
Basic biochemistry and cell structure. Chemical elements are joined together to form Biological compounds, Cell structure and organisation, Cell membranes and transport, Biological reactions are regulated by enzymes, medical and industrial.
Applications of enzymes, Nucleic acids, Genetic information is copied and passed on to daughter cells.
Biodiversity and Physiology of Body Systems. All organisms are related through their evolutionary history, Adaptations for Gas exchange, Adaptations for Transport, Reproductive strategies, Adaptations for nutrition, Adaptations for parasitism.
Metabolism, Microbiology and Homeostasis. Importance of ATP, Respiration releases chemical energy from organic molecules, Photosynthesis uses light energy to synthesise organic molecules, Microbiology, Factors controlling population size, Control systems co-ordinate and regulate processes, The nervous system. Nutrition and homeostasis, Sensing the environment.
Environment, Genetics and Evolution. The genetic code and cell function, Sexual reproduction in human, Sexual reproduction in plants, Inheritance, Variation and evolution, Applications of reproduction and genetics.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 32 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Describe with clarity and an informed scepticism, the evolutionary background which has shaped the form and function of biological systems, and how they develop and grow. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate competency in common techniques in biological laboratories and field work. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Observation (Synchronous) 1 | Practical skills checklist based on observation of practical skills taught. | 0 | 1000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) | Online Open Book Examination 1 | Online exam based on lecture content. | 90 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Observation (Synchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Online Open Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |