BL1102 – Biology 2
BL1102 – Biology 2
This module provides an introduction to the diversity of life on Earth and will address key elements of organismal and ecological aspects of life. The module is divided into several sections beginning with the classification of life and an introduction to the kingdoms Monera, Fungi and Protista. Photosynthesis, respiration and the evolution and diversity of plants will be studied. Students will then look at the diversity of animals in the sea and the movement of some groups onto land. The module will also provide an introduction to animal behaviour and developmental biology, before finishing off by introducing ecology and the various factors promoting and threatening biodiversity. Throughout the module the lecture material is complemented by extensive practical classes introducing a variety of fieldwork and laboratory techniques.
Skills acquired in this module:
Related Programme(s):
Module Code:
BL1102
Semester:
2
Credits:
20
Module Organiser:
Dr Iain Matthews
Pre-requisite modules:
MMS
Timetable:
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Assessment:
Coursework = 100%MMS assessment details
The following related information applies to all Biology modules:
School of Biology Marking Criteria:
School handbook
Late submission of continuous assessment work:
All late submissions of coursework that do not require electronic submission should be made via the late submissions box in the Biology Study Space, St Andrews New Technology Centre Building (beside the Teaching Office)
Exam details:
School handbook
Exam timetable:
Timetable
Expected attendance:
School handbook
Good Academic Practice & Avoiding Academic Misconduct:
School handbook
University Student Handbook:
University student handbook
School and University Regulations:
School and University regulations in the School and University Undergraduate Handbook relating to absence reporting, penalties and rules for late submission of work, extensions for coursework, return of coursework, S-coding, good academic practice and Academic Alerts.
School handbook
University student handbook
Staff:
Learning Outcomes:
Students completing module BL1102 successfully should be able to:
- Understand the basic conditions required for the origins of life and have a general understanding of the process of molecular evolution.
- Understand the importance of the species contained in the Kingdoms Protista and Fungi.
- Understand principles on which the immune system operates, and its component parts and how they function; and basic aspects of micro-organisms that cause infection.
- Understand the basics of how a human brain interprets the world and controls movement.
- Understand principles governing developmental biology and evolutionary development.
- Have a general understanding of animal behaviour, including instinct and learning, the evolution of social behaviour and the evolution of mating systems.
- Have a general understanding of the basics of marine biology and marine mammals.
- Understand the principles of ecology.
- Understand the classification and evolution of the flowering plants
Policies:
(Information in this section applies to all Biology Modules)
- The procedures and regulations followed by the School of Biology are outlined in the University Handbook and in the School of Biology Undergraduate Handbook (https://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/05/Undergraduate-Handbook-2021-22.docx)
- All coursework associated with the module must be completed and submitted by its due date.
- Specific School regulations relating to absence reporting, penalties and rules for late submission of work, extensions for coursework, return of coursework, S-coding, Good Academic Practice and Academic Alert are stated in the School of Biology Undergraduate Handbook and students are required to carefully read these regulations.
- Students are also referred to the University Handbook, available at:http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/studenthandbook/