BI0S001 - Biological Sciences Fundamentals 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI0S001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Biological Sciences Fundamentals | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Sorcha Diskin | ||
| Module Team: | Tracey May | ||
| First Intended Intake: | OCT 2021 | 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: | 100345 - biological sciences | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The module aims to give students the opportunity to explore various methods and necessary skills required for biological scientific thinking, techniques and experimental design in an enquiry-based way.
Content Summary
Students are encouraged to explore correlational and experimental methods, the role of statistics, scientific argumentation and ethical working practices in relation to current biological scientific topics as outlined below and reflected in news reports, recent academic publications and historical case studies.
Problem-based learning and blended learning approaches will facilitate deep, experiential learning. Indicative content includes:
• 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 |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 60 |
| Independent Study | 70 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 5 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand the origins of biological science, the basics of the scientific method and demonstrate the ability to evaluate sources of evidence and scientific arguments. |
| LO2 | Understand the evolutionary background which has shaped the form and function of biological systems, and how they develop and grow, and understand the requirements and procedures for working safely, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Students submit a piece of coursework on a topic related to their chosen undergraduate degree course. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Students will undertake a class test covering the module description and context | 60 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |