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Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of the basic concepts of biology. They will understand the importance of accurate formulation of questions and the roles of observation, experimentation and use of existing knowledge in answering these questions. By studying specific topics, students will comprehend and be able to discuss the following:
(i) How environmental factors affect animal and plant populations; (ii) The factors which shape evolutionary development of animal and plant physiology; (iii) The interactions between cells and their environment and the structures within cells which are involved in these interactions; (iv) The diversity of form which exists in the living world.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 83 |
Lectures | 22 |
Practical | 8 |
Total | 125 |
None
Learning Exclusions:H5 or higher in Leaving Certificate Biology
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Students will receive individual feedback on each lab assignment.
Name | Role |
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Dr John Finarelli | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Wieland Fricke | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Darrin Hulsey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Darrin Hulsey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Emma Teeling | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Paola Valentini | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Amy Haigh | Tutor |
Dr Carlotta Sacchi-Nestor | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 | Thurs 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 | Tues 10:00 - 10:50 |
Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 4, 6, 8, 10 | Fri 11:00 - 12:50 |
Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 4, 6, 8, 10 | Fri 11:00 - 12:50 |
Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 4, 6, 8, 10 | Fri 11:00 - 12:50 |
Practical | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 4, 6, 8, 10 | Fri 11:00 - 12:50 |