Fundamentals of School Biology 2 1400-011RB2
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 fundamental areas and topics in biological education, including evolution, the chemistry of life, cell biology, genetics, and biotechnology:
Evolution
Biochemistry
Cell biology, including elements of developmental biology
Microbiology
Genetics and gene expression
Fundamentals of genetic engineering and biotechnology
Independent work with source materials and consultations with instructors: 90 hours
Completion of module tests: 60 hours
Total: 150 hours
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student knows the basic concepts and issues in evolution, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, genetics, and biotechnology.
The student knows the foundational conceptual categories and terminology in evolution, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, genetics, and biotechnology, and is able to relate this terminology to practical applications.
The student understands the significance and knows the most important scientific discoveries in the history of evolution, the chemistry of life, cell biology, microbiology, genetics, and biotechnology.
Skills
The student is able to search for, analyze, and use information from available sources, including through the use of information and communication technologies (ICT).
The student understands the importance of historical scientific discoveries in the context of teaching biology and nature.
Social Competences
The student is willing to engage in self-development by expanding their interests in evolution, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, genetics, and biotechnology.
The student is willing to continuously update their knowledge in evolution, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, genetics, and biotechnology.
Assessment criteria
Completion of the course requires passing all final tests for the individual modules of the classes.