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| Unit name |
Life Processes Part B |
| Unit code |
BIOL10008 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
C/4
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
|
| 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 whole organism reproduction, interactions within its environment and other organisms as well as human impact on the environment
Aims:
- To present a solid foundation for whole multicellular organism function by covering broad processes drawing on examples from both animal and plants.
- 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;
- Recognise and identify the common processes which govern whole organism reproduction, immunity and susceptibility to disease, sensory and behavioural biology and human impact on the environment;
- Observe and apply knowledge of the processes which govern whole organism reproduction, immunity and susceptibility to disease, sensory and behavioural biology and human impact on the environment;
- Apply and use 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. 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
