Module Details

Module Code: BIOL6005
Title: Intro to Biological Sciences
Long Title: Intro to Biological Sciences
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the learner to human, animal and plant biology and also to the principles of genetics and ecology and their application to biological environments.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the forms of life on earth and how they are classified.
LO2 Show how anatomical structures facilitate physiological processes in living organisms.
LO3 Perform investigations to demonstrate the structure and function of plant and animal components.
LO4 Document the results of laboratory investigations and perform analysis on data generated during laboratory sessions.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Classification of living organisms.
Description of the classification of plants, animals and micro-organisms. Characteristics of living organisms.
Structure and function in living organisms.
Anatomical structures of organisms. Physiological systems which support life.
Ecology and food science
The interaction of species in habitats and ecosystems. The flow of energy through food chains. Farming in the context of food chains.
Reproduction and Genetics
Simple genetics and evolution. Genetic evaluation of food producing plants and animals. Genetics in modern agriculture.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Biology
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Biology
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Biology- theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Biology- lab practice Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study course material Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Glen Toole, Susan Toole. (2015), Biology in Context, 2nd. 19, OUP, Oxford, Oxford, p.464, [ISBN: 978-019835478].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, www.teagasc.ie.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BAGRI_7 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 1 Mandatory
CR_BAGRI_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Agriculture 1 Mandatory