Preliminary Courses

BL05A/BIOL0011 - PRELIMINARY BIOLOGY I

  • 6P-credits
  • Semester I
  • Level 0
Pre-requisite: CSEC Biology or equivalent

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

  • describe the chemical and biological foundation for life,
  • describe the role of cell division mechanisms in the processes of sexual and asexual reproduction,
  • distinguish between the various forms of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms,
  • explain the basic principles involved in evolution.

BL05B/BIOL001 - PRELIMINARY BIOLOGY II

  • 6P-credits
  • Semester II
  • Level 0
Pre-requisite: CSEC Biology or equivalent

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

  • explain the relationships between organisms and the environment and between each other,
  • describe the role of energy flow and the cycling of nutrients in the sustenance of ecosystems,
  • describe the general form and function of plant life,
  • describe the general form and function of animal life.

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