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BIOL10130

Academic Year 2024/2025

Biology in Action (BIOL10130)

Subject:
Biology
College:
Science
School:
Biology & Environment Science
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Paul Brooks
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Biology is all around us, is happening from the microscopic to the global scale, and encompasses all organisms on Earth. To fully understand the biology of any organism requires an appreciation of how it interacts with both its environment and the myriad of other organisms it may encounter. This module will explore 'biology in action' using real life examples from the research of academics in the School of Biology and Environmental Science to demonstrate the relevance and importance of biology in our everyday lives. Parallel practical sessions will explore a biological question of your choice through a small group project. Students will be expected to purchase on-line access to course material for this module in common with BIOL10140 and BIOL10110.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. understand the basic principles behind key areas of biology including evolution, the core theme of all the biological sciences;
2. demonstrate an understanding of how modern research in the life sciences addresses these areas;
3. use self-directed learning to enhance their understanding of the topic;
4. conduct an experiment to test a biological question of their choice;
5. work collaboratively in a small group environment;
6. work safely in a biological laboratory;
7. record observations, collate and analyse biological data and produce a written report.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22

Practical

15

Specified Learning Activities

5

Autonomous Student Learning

83

Total

125


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Group learning
On-line activities
On-line assessment
Independent thinking
Research-based teaching

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

H5 LC Biol or equivalent

Learning Recommendations:

H5 LC Biol or equivalent


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
BIOL10120 - Cell Biology & Genetics (NUin)

Equivalents:
Biology-Organisms&Environment (BIOL10090)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Six Online/in class MCQs which are relative to the previous material presented and recommended by each contributor throughout the semester. Week 4, Week 7, Week 10 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
60
No
Group Work Assignment: This is a practical-based group work assignment that students work on as a group. Students work together in groups to develop hypothesis and then empirically test those hypothesis with an experiment. Week 11 Graded No
40
No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Sarang Bhutada Tutor
Peiyi Chen Tutor
Conor Copeland Tutor
Marcela Diaz Rivadeneira Tutor
Sofia Duarte Vámos Tutor
Ms Kate Duffy Tutor
Eliza Fairchild Tutor
Ms Rachna Gowlikar Tutor
Yue Guan Tutor
Xingyu Guo Tutor
Elaine Haskins Tutor
Katie Herron Tutor
Ragna Hoogenboom Tutor
Victoria Jakaus Tutor
Ms Niamh Kennedy Tutor
Roofiya Koya Tutor
Jiao Li Tutor
Xuanjing Li Tutor
Robert Ionut Moise Tutor
Miss Caoimhe Morris Tutor
Ms Sarah Louise Redmond Tutor
Brian Rice Tutor
Jack Roban Tutor
Ms Ai Ming Tham Tutor
Yifan Yu Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 4, 6, 8, 10 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 4, 6, 8, 10 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Practical Offering 3 Week(s) - 4, 6, 8, 10 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Practical Offering 4 Week(s) - 4, 6, 8, 10 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Practical Offering 5 Week(s) - 4, 6, 8, 10 Thurs 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Practical Offering 6 Week(s) - 4, 6, 8, 10 Thurs 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Practical Offering 17 Week(s) - 4, 6, 8, 10 Thurs 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Practical Offering 18 Week(s) - 4, 6, 8, 10 Thurs 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Practical Offering 20 Week(s) - 4, 6, 8, 10 Thurs 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Practical Offering 21 Week(s) - 4, 6, 8, 10 Thurs 15:00 - 17:50