Module Details
Module Code: |
ZBIO C1101 |
Module Title:
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Fundamental Biology
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Title:
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Fundamental Biology
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Kieran Germaine
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Module Description: |
To provide a comprehensive overview of the life sciences and to provide practical skills essential for further studies.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Define what life is, its characteristics and chemical composition. |
LO2 |
Explain our current understanding on the origins of Life and the basis of evolution by natural selection. |
LO3 |
Describe the fundamental biochemical, physiological and hereditary processes in living cells. |
LO4 |
Describe the anatomy of plants, animals and microbes, the major divisions within their Kingdoms and their evolutionary affinities. |
LO5 |
Demonstrate a wide variety of laboratory techniques in botany, zoology and microbiology |
LO6 |
Demonstrate ability to clearly communicate underlying scientific principles/theory and their results from their completed experiments |
LO7 |
Demonstrate enquiry based learning by selecting a science related topic of interest and submitting a 2 page essay on that topic |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
LO 1: The nature of life
The origin and nature of the universe, living and non living matter,
characteristics of living things, cell theory.
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LO 2: Theories on the origins of life and evolution
The origin of life (Abiogenesis v panspermia) and evolutionary theory (natural selection), Taxonomy and classification of lifeforms.
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LO 3: Cells
Cell ultrastructure, cell division, enzymes and metabolism.
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LO 3: Genetics
Genes and protein production, chromosomes and the basis of heredity, principles of genetics.
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LO 4: Review of the Kingdom Protista
Ameoba, paramecium, euglenoids, diatoms, multicellular algae
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LO 4: Botany
The plant Kingdom. Bryophytes/Pteridiophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms.
Angiosperm macro- and cellular anatomy, roots/stems and leaf.
The flower, pollination and seed development
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LO 4: Animal Biology
Review of major animal phyla, mammals, human evolution,
digestion and nutrition, respiration, excretion, skeletal and muscular system, reproduction, senses
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LO 4: Mycology
Morphology, nutrition and life cycles of representatives of the main phyla.
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LO 4: Bacteriology
The prokaryotic cell; archaeobacteria and eubacteria; respiration, nutrition, reproduction, cultivation and enumeration techniques; asepsis, the nitrogen cycle.
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LO 5/LO6: Practical
Care and use of the microscope. Examination of plant and animal cells. Algae, bryophyta and pteridophyta. Angiosperm tissues: sectioning and staining of dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous stem, root and leaf. Floral structure, identification of plants. Seeds and fruits. Examination of preserved and living specimens of protozoa, platyhelminthes, nematoda, annelida and arthropoda.
Dissection of Gromphadorhina portentosa. Examination of a set of prepared histological slides. Dissection of Rattus rattus and the sheep heart. The human skeleton. The chromosome stain. Safety rules in the microbiology laboratory; principles of aseptic technique. Preparation of nutrient agar plates; demonstration of the ubiquity of bacteria. Cultivation of a pure culture using selective media, subculturing. The simple stains, the hanging drop preparation. Examination of Rhizopus, Penicillium, Saccharomyces, Agaricus campestris.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 10.00% |
Practical | 50.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Lecture |
30 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
120 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Practical class |
30 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
60 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Independent learning |
30 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
60 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Jane B. Reece [and five others].. (2014), Campbell biology, 10th. Pearson, Boston, [ISBN: 9780321775658].
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Sylvia S. Mader. (2006), Biology, 7th. McGraw-Hill.
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RF Raven, SE Eichorn. (2012), Biology of Plants, W.H.Freeman.
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D A Webb. An Irish Flora, Dundalgan Press.
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J Wiley, L Sherwood, C Woolverton. (2007), Prescott/harley/Kelin's Microbiology, Mcgraw-Hill.
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HGQ Rowett. (1990), Guide to Dissection, Hodder - Murray.
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Other Resources |
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Internet site associated with the
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