Course Description
 The molecular biology underpinning all life forms
 Anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) cells, animals and plants
 Ecology: interactions between organisms and the physical environment
 Practical laboratory skills
 Experimental design and basic data analysis
Course Learning Outcomes
 Describe cell structure and the selective permeability of cell membranes
 Explain the basics of chemistry and the characteristics of macromolecules
 Describe the stages of cell division and gene expression
 Describe plant structure and reproduction
 Explain water and solute movement within plants
 Compare the ways that animals reproduce, respire, feed and excrete
 Analyse field data and make interpretations about ecological interactions within an ecosystem
 Apply basic laboratory skills
Both biology books available as ebooks in the library
 Knox book
 Campbell book
Laboratory Workbook and Practical Skills Test
 Work within a lab environment
 Produce ‘wet mount’ microscope slides using fresh biological tissue
 Identify structures from microscope images
 Present cell and tissue diagrams and other biological information in a scientific manner
 Describe the structure and function of animals, plants and their components
Look at rubric and make sure satisfies = NO ERRORS and ENTENTION IN LEARNING IN ANSWERS
Ecology Research Report
 Analyse data from a simple vegetation survey
 Demonstrate knowledge of basic plant ecology
 Construct a structured scientific report
 Apply basic group work skills
 Reflect on individual contributions and group performance
Group Report
 Title page, abstract, introduction, materials and method, results, discussion, referencing, technical
production and formatting
Peer Evaluation
 Reflect on group members and their performance and your role within the group