Biology 1
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| SCIFF024 | Science (Foundation) | 0 | 20 | Malaysia April Session, Summer Malaysia |
- Code
- SCIFF024
- School
- Science (Foundation)
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Malaysia April Session, Summer Malaysia
Summary
The Cell
Cell Cycle
Ecology and Ecosystem
Modes of Nutrition
Distribution and Succession
Species and Species Diversity
Human Population and Sustainability Crisis
Biodiversity Crisis
Water Crisis
Food Security Crisis
Climate Crisis
Pollution Crisis
Energy Crisis and Energy Resources
Conservation Case Study
Target Students
Students enrolled in the Malaysian Campus, Foundation in Science Programme
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 4 weeks
- One 2-hour practicum each week for 2 weeks
- Two 2-hour lectures each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Test: Test
- 10% Practical Report: Practical Report
- 20% Practical Report: Practical Report
- 50% Final Exam (1-hour-30-minute): Final Exam
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module provides basic information on the organisation and interaction of life with disucssions on current and pressing environmental issues.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
CLO1 - Describe and explain the concepts of biology related to organisation and interaction of life.
CLO2 - Outline, analyse and report experiments in biology.
CLO3 - Apply the relevant concepts of biology related to organisation and interaction of life to solve biological problems.
Conveners
- Dr Joshua Lip Vun Yap