Origin and Diversity of Life 1 (BI0001)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : BIO-1-ODL

A theoretical and practical examination of the origins and diversity of living organisms. The course involves discussion of the form and function of organisms in terms of their structural and metabolic adaptations to habitat, with a consideration of genetics and of the evolutionary origins of species diversity. Students with unsatisfactory attendance or marks in laboratory practicals will be required to sit a degree practical examiniation.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Passes in SCE H-grade Chemistry and Biology are recommended. Students without SCE Higher grade or GCE A-level Biology will receive additional tutorial support.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Other subject areas

Biomedical Sciences, (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 5 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2006	14:00	14:50	Main Lecture Theatre, Swann Building	KB	Repeated 1600hrs Swann Main Lecture Theatre

1 of the following 2 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Mo	16:10	17:00	KB
Lecture	Mo	13:10	13:50	KB

1 of the following 2 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tu	16:10	17:00	KB
Lecture	Tu	14:00	14:50	KB

1 of the following 5 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Mo	10:00	13:00	KB
Laboratory	We	10:00	13:00	KB
Laboratory	We	14:00	17:00	KB
Laboratory	Th	14:00	17:00	KB
Laboratory	Fr	10:00	13:00	KB

1 of the following 2 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Fr	16:10	17:00	KB
Lecture	Fr	14:00	14:50	KB

? Additional Class Information : Tutorial M, Tu or F afternoons at 1500 or 1600.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Increased understanding of biological processes.

Assessment Information

Continuous assessment 40%: (a) satisfactory laboratory work, including a practical assignment (15%) (b) 1500 word course essay (25%).
Dec degree examination = 60%.