Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
3514IFESG-JAN-PAR
3514IFESG-SEP-PAR
Aims
To provide foundation students with an introduction to biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and ecology in preparation for undergraduate degrees in biological or biochemical sciences. Students will also have an opportunity to critically engage with research and develop their use of scientific writing and analytical thinking. Laboratory work is included to introduce students to the skills needed to function in a UK based laboratory.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts outlined in the syllabus, most notably molecules, cells and genetics.
2.
Describe and explain biological situations using concise and appropriate language.
3.
Interpret experimental data from research papers and use a critical and scientific approach to evaluate the hypotheses and conclusions presented in research against evidence.
4.
Be able to operate safely in a laboratory setting to undertake simple experiments related to the syllabus.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Biologically important molecules: water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
Cells: structure of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, structure and function of cell organelles in plant and animal cells, cell membrane structure and mechanisms of membrane transport.
Metabolism: processes, molecules and structures involved in photosynthesis and both anaerobic and aerobic respiration.
Genetics and variation: processes of DNA replication and protein synthesis, the cell cycle and mitosis, generation of genetic variation through meiosis, inheritance of genetic traits.
Introduction to experimental design and the scientific method.
Introduction to evolution and ecology: including natural selection and speciation, taxonomic classification of organisms and biodiversity, abiotic and biotic factors.
Module Overview:
To provide foundation students with an introduction to biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and ecology in preparation for undergraduate degrees in biological or biochemical sciences. Students will also have an opportunity to critically engage with research and develop their use of scientific writing and analytical thinking-
To provide foundation students with an introduction to biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and ecology in preparation for undergraduate degrees in biological or biochemical sciences. Students will also have an opportunity to critically engage with research and develop their use of scientific writing and analytical thinking-