SCBB501 – Biological Principles
Module code
SCBB501
Module title
Biological Principles
Prescription
The aim of this module is to teach the principles of cellular biology to underpin later studies and practical workplace application.
Programmes
- SC0901
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- The form, size and structure of bacteria, cyanobacteria, and typical plant and animal cells (i.e. prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells); the structure and function of cell organelles; cell membrane transport, cell division including binary fission, mitosis, meiosis and cytokinesis; DNA, RNA and protein synthesis; anaerobic and aerobic cellular respiration; photosynthesis.
The structure and function of genes and chromosomes, Mendelian inheritance, sex-linked inheritance, polygenic inheritance, linkage and gene mapping, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, variation arising from meiosis and mutation, chromosomal and point mutations, mutagenic agents.
Levels of organisation and tissues of plants and animals, including body directions, body planes and body regions.
Examples illustrating the application of biological principles and knowledge. - Learning Outcomes
- 1. Describe the form of a variety of cell types
2. Identify eukaryotic cell organelles and describe their functions
3. Describe how materials enter and leave cells
4. Explain how cells divide
5. Describe nucleic acids and protein synthesis
6. Outline energy transformations in cells
7. Describe how genetic information is inherited
8. Explain the sources of variation in organisms
9. Describe the structure and organisation of plants and animals
10. Evaluate the utility of biological principles when applied in selected technology contexts - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Students will gain knowledge from lectures, tutorials, projects, practical sessions, and other learning activities that are relevant to students’ industry / technology focus.
- Assessment Criteria
- This is an achievement-based module in which students must gain an overall grade of 50% to pass.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- An extended reading list will be supplied by the lecturer at commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.
