BIOL06023 2013 Diversity of Life
Full Title
Diversity of Life
Transcript Title
Diversity of Life
Code
BIOL06023
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
BIOL - Biology
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2013 - Full Academic Year 2013-14
End Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
Author(s)
Bill Crowe, Billy Fitzgerald, Fiona Beglane, James Moran, Nicolas Touzet
Programme Membership
SG_SAPPL_H08 201300 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Archaeology
SG_SENER_B07 201300 Bachelor of Science in Energy, Sustainability
SG_SAGRI_G06 000000 Higher Certificate in Science in Agri-Food Science
SG_SAPPL_B07 201700 Bachelor of Science in Applied Archaeology
SG_SAPPL_C06 201700 Higher Certificate in Science in Applied Archaeology
SG_SAPPL_H08 201700 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Archaeology
SG_SAGRI_B07 201800 Bachelor of Science in Science in Agri-Food Science
SG_SAGRI_H08 201800 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Agri-Food Science
Description
This teaching unit will introduce students to the diversity and basic biology of organisms, including their interactions with each other and the environment, which are prerequisites for environmental and archaeological sciences.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Describing the major groups of organisms and their evolutionary relationships
2.
Demonstrating basic theoretical principles of classification and taxonomy
3.
Performing and reporting on biology laboratory experiments
Module Assessment Strategies
The module will be assessed using a combination of end of semester final exam (35%), continuous class assessment and reporting of laboratory-based work (65%). The continuous class assessment will involve three-four theory assessments incorporating a series of short questions. Practical work will be assessed via written scientific reports.
Indicative Syllabus
- Origin of species and evolution (Darwinism, population evolution, taxonomy and phylogeny)
- Moneras, protists and fungi (bacteria, archaebacteria, viruses, protists, fungi)
- Plant diversity (vascular and non vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms, plant organs and tissues, angiosperm reproduction)
- Animal diversity (embryonic development, invertebrate evolution, vertebrate evolution)
- Introduction to ecology (ecology and biosphere, ecological populations)
- Laboratory practicals (macro- and microscopic observations of the major phyla of the tree of life will be carried out)
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
65 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
35 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 15 % | Any | 1,2 |
| 2 | Practical Evaluation | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 35 % | End of Term | 1,2 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Theory Lectures | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Laboratory Practical | Science Laboratory | Laboratory Work | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self-Studying | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
- Mader SS & Windelspecht M (2012) "Biology"
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None