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| Unit name |
Life Processes Part A |
| Unit code |
BIOL10009 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
C/4
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
|
| Unit director |
Dr. Amici-Dargan |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None.
|
| Co-requisites |
None.
|
| School/department |
School of Biological Sciences |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Life Sciences |
Description including Unit Aims
The unit will introduce the common processes which govern cell maintenance and how cells communicate and ‘relate’ to one another within a multicellular organism. It will include topics on basic molecular biology, cell biology, respiratory systems, physiology (animal and plant), neurobiology and neurophysiology.
Aims:
- To present a solid foundation for cell maintenance by covering broad processes drawing on examples from different model organisms across kingdoms (animals, plants and bacteria).
- To create a broad objective understanding of the intellectual and practical skills required by biologists.
- To provide a basis for higher-level biological courses, or a support for other science courses involving living organisms.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to implement successful independent study techniques;
- Describe the fundamental mechanisms by which genes are encoded;
- Identify key features of cells and describe their development;
- Explore the key physiology and neurological processes in multicellular organisms;
- Apply a range of biological practical skills
Teaching Information
A combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching activities including lectures, directed reading, research and/or problem-solving activities; practical exercises and independent study.
Assessment Information
The unit mark is comprised of:
- 60%: a 1 hour multiple choice question exam which will take place in the January examination period. Tests ILOs 1, 2, 3.
- 40%: written work. Tests ILOs 1, 2, 3, 4.
Reading and References
Biology 12th Edition By Peter Raven and George Johnson and Kenneth Mason and Jonathan Losos
