BSc Biology

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

1. Describe and discuss fundamental concepts underpinning a range of biological subjects e.g., molecular cell biology, evolution and genetics.
2. Describe and discuss fundamental biological mechanisms that underpin all living organisms, from molecular to cellular, to organisms.
3. Demonstrate an awareness of the complexity and diversity of life and the interrelationships between organisms and with their environment.
4. Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of, and practical competencies in fundamental laboratory, fieldwork and computational techniques used for the study of biology, including qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
5. Demonstrate practical skills in field and laboratory work, including safety, ethical and professional practices in a range of situations, in individual and in group work contexts.
6. Design, implement and record outputs from simple appropriately controlled experiments.

Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate skills in handling scientific information; including locating and selecting relevant information from appropriate sources and using it to solve problems.
2. Analyse and interpret quantitative data and concepts using simple analytical and computational tools.
3. Communicate scientific information in relevant formats.

Assessment

We use a variety of assessment methods to help you develop and assess the specific learning and skills outcomes. At level 1 these include assessed practical work, involving basic skills and safety competencies, data handling and problem-solving exercises, multiple-choice tests, group work, essays, posters and oral presentations. There will be opportunities to complete practice questions and receive feedback to support learning.