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 engage in a research task to enhance their understanding of scientific concepts and methodologies, while developing skills in scientific writing and analytical thinking appropriate to their level.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify structures and functions of key biological molecules and cells and explain how structure relates to function.
2.
Describe cellular processes such as respiration, cell division, DNA replication and protein synthesis.
3.
Apply knowledge of metabolic and genetic processes to create and interpret scientific diagrams.
4.
Define key concepts in ecology and evolution and discuss their role in biodiversity.
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 evolution and ecology: including natural selection and speciation, taxonomic classification of organisms and biodiversity, abiotic and biotic factors.
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 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 engage in a research task to enhance their understanding of scientific concepts and methodologies, while developing skills in scientific writing and analytical thinking appropriate to their level.
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 engage in a research task to enhance their understanding of scientific concepts and methodologies, while developing skills in scientific writing and analytical thinking appropriate to their level.