Fundamentals of School Biology 1 1400-011RB1
The course content includes a review of key concepts, processes, relationships, and terminology, along with their practical application in educational practice.
The course has a cross-sectional character and covers the fundamental fields and topics within biological education, including:
1. Microbiology – bacteria and archaea, viruses, and prions
2. Protists and fungi
3. Plant biology
4. Animal and human biology
5. Principles of organism classification
Independent work with source materials and consultations with instructors: 90 hours
Completion of module tests: 60 hours
Total: 150 hours
Main fields of studies for MISMaP
biotechnology
environmental protection
Type of course
Mode
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student knows the basic issues related to biological diversity, including the functional diversity of organisms, and understands the relationships between different disciplines of natural science.
The student knows the conceptual categories and terminology in ecology, environmental protection, biological diversity, zoology, botany, and plant and animal physiology, and understands how to connect this terminology with practical applications.
The student knows the most important scientific discoveries in the history of ecology, environmental protection, biological diversity, zoology, botany, and plant and animal physiology.
The student understands biological phenomena and processes in nature.
Skills
The student is able to use available sources of information, including electronic sources.
The student can reason correctly based on data from various sources.
Social Competences
The student is willing to expand their interests in ecology, environmental protection, biological diversity, zoology, botany, and plant and animal physiology.
The student is willing to continue learning and updating their knowledge in ecology, environmental protection, biological diversity, zoology, botany, and plant and animal physiology.
The student is willing to develop a respectful attitude toward nature and the environment.
Assessment criteria
Completion of the course is based on final tests for each module of the classes.
Additional information
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