NSCI5509 – Biology for Applied Science
Module code
NSCI5509
Module title
Biology for Applied Science
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in biology relevant to the applied sciences.
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Distinguishing characteristics of the different groups of plants and animals
- Using keys to categorise plants and animals
- Binomial nomenclature
- Te Reo names
- Mendelian inheritance
- Maori considerations of mauri, wairua and whakapapa
- DNA replication and cell division
- The structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
- Movement of materials into and out of cells
- The structure and function of nucleic acids
- Darwinian concept of evolution
- Biogeography and continental drift
- Progression from unicellularity to multicellularity
- Adaptation of plants and animals for desiccation, reproduction in the absence of water and gaseous exchange in air - Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Describe the characteristics that distinguish the five Kingdoms of living things.
LO2 Explain genetic information inheritance and how variation occurs.
LO3 Explain the processes of evolution and speciation.
LO4 Analyse the adaptations of plants and animals to overcome the challenges associated with life on land. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course employs an achievement-based grading scheme. Learners will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment prior to the start of the course. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall score in order to pass this course.
