- Biology:
- BL20J/BIOL2011|
- BL20K/BIOL2012|
- BL20L/BIOL2013|
- BL20N/BIOL2014|
- BL20P/BIOL2015|
- BL23D/MICR2252
Advanced: Level II Courses
BL20J/BIOL2011 - GENERAL AND MOLECULAR GENETICS
Requisite knowledge for
students studying plant breeding, animal genetics, biotechnology and
microbiology.
Aim
- To provide a comprehensive and balanced account of genetics and genomics by integrating the subfields of classical genetics, molecular genetics, cytogenetics and population genetics.
Objectives
- explain the basic processes of gene transmission, mutation, expression, regulation, cloning, recombination and genome mappinguse microscopical techniques in the study of the structural organization of cells and tissues,
- describe the experimental methods used by geneticists,
- explain the development of genetics and genomics over time and current trends
Upon successful completion of the course the students should
be able to:
BL20K/BIOL2012 - EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
A foundation course which will allow students to appreciate and
understand the basic principles of evolution and speciation.
Aims
- To establish the fact of evolution and present natural selection as an observable process.
- To demonstrate in a dynamic and interdisciplinary fashion the relevance of evolution to global issues.
Objectives
- identify the mechanisms of evolutionary changes,
- describe the experimental and analytical methods used in evolutionary science,
- explain how population and genetic models can be applied to real life issues.
Upon successful completion of the course the students should
be able to:
BL20L/BIOL2013 - DIVING TECHNOLOGY FOR AQUATIC SCIENTISTS
The student obtains internationally recognized BSAC diving qualifications.
Improved employment opportunities for graduates with the environmental and tourism sectors as well
as in the pursuit of academic research towards a higher degree.
Aim
- To train students in SCUBA diving to CMAS (The World Underwater Federation) 2 star diver standard and expose them to techniques for conducting scientific work underwater.
Objectives
- explain the principles of the physiology of diving and safe diving practices,
- SCUBA dive safely to a depth of 20 meters,
- perform a complete in-water rescue including CPR and oxygen administration,
- conduct an underwater survey of marine life using SCUBA diving skills.
Upon successful completion of the course the students should
be able to:
BL20N/BIOL2014 - ECOLOGY
A foundation course which will facilitate a basic understanding of the principles
of both population and community ecology. Requisite knowledge for more applied ecology courses taught
in Level 3.
Aim
- To introduce the scientific study of the interrelationships between and among organisms and between organisms and all aspects of the living and non-living environment.
Objectives
- outline population distributions and the abiotic and biotic factors which influence them,
- identify species interactions and evaluate the interdependence of species,
- design and execute basic sampling techniques appropriate for any population or community of organisms
- describe concepts of community productivity, succession, cycling and transformation.
Upon successful completion of the course the students should
be able to:
BL20P/BIOL2015 - BIOMETRY
Requisite statistical knowledge for the presentation and analysis of
biological data.
Aims
- To provide a foundation in statistical concepts applicable to biological experiments.
- To give an overview of descriptive methods and tests for one and two variables, using biological examples.
- To introduce testing relationships between multiple variables.
Objectives
- explain basic statistical concepts,
- summarise quantitative biological data using methods of descriptive statistics,
- based on specified criteria, identify appropriate statistical tests for one and two variables,
- apply statistical test procedures and interpret the results
- describe relationships among multiple independent variables.
Upon successful completion of the course the students should
be able to:
BL23D/MICR2252 - EUKARYOTIC MICROORGANISMS
A functional knowledge of eukaryotic microorganisms and their value.
Aim
- To expose students to the nature and properties of eukaryotic microorganisms, their effects on humans and the environment, and how they can be exploited to provide useful products.
Objectives
- describe the structure of eukaryotic microorganisms and be able to distinguish them from prokaryotes,
- classify eukaryotic microorganisms,
- describe growth and metabolism in eukaryotic microbes,
- identify and explain strategies for controlling eukaryotic microorganisms,
- outline the role of eukaryotic microorganisms in diseases, the environment, and food industries.
Upon successful completion of the course the students should
be able to: