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Functional Biology
Cursusdoel
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the concept of evolution and its contribution to biological processes;
- Explain different life cycles and describe the diversity of life (tree of life);
- Reflect on the role of microorganisms in the biosphere and relate that to biological processes and functions (e.g. nutrient cycling);
- Connect structure, growth and development of microorganisms to specific functions;
- Connect the different forms of reproduction of eukaryotic organisms to their biology and lifestyles;
- Connect commonalities and differences in structure, growth, and development of plants and animals to specific biological functions (e.g. transport, long-distance signalling);
- Use basic concepts in plant and animal physiology to describe responses of plants and animals to their environment and to explain their role in physiological responses and immunity;
- Indicate the importance and relevance of model organisms for understanding and studying biological processes;
- Reflect on ethical aspects of research and societal issues (e.g. GMO);
- Work in a team, communicate with team members, participate in team discussions and decision making, learn from each other, give and receive feedback;
- Search scientific literature, structure content, design a poster, present a poster, ask and answer questions at presentations.
Vakinhoudelijk
Students in the life sciences need to understand how changes at the molecular level affect a wide range of biological processes and, ultimately, the functioning of organisms. Therefore, this course aims to make the step from molecules and cells discussed earlier to the biology of a wide range of organisms and the processes and mechanisms that affect their functions and activities.
Set up of this course:
The starting point is the "tree of life". In lectures and work groups, differences and similarities between organisms, their genes and proteins are discussed from an evolutionary perspective. During computer practicals (one per week), through online assignments in Mastering Biology, and in a hands-on microbiology laboratory session, students explore the importance and diversity of microorganisms and the various important biological processes in which they function, e.g. in nutrient cycling.
Parts two and three of the course are dedicated to the higher eukaryotes, especially plants and animals. In a similar set-up as in the first part, these organisms' multicellularity, growth, development and physiology are discussed and worked out. In individual assignments, students explore the parallels and differences of important biological processes, such as development, chemical signals directing growth and physiology, reproduction, immunity, electric signalling and neural regulation.
Throughout the course, students work on a group project describing research on a biological process in a selected model organism. The results are presented at a plenary poster session in the course's final week.
Relation to other courses:
This course places knowledge acquired in previous courses ‘Cell Biology’ (MBLS-101) and ‘Biomolecular Chemistry’ (MBLS-105) in the wider context of comparative physiology and genetics. This course provides the fundament for more advanced biology courses.
Teaching format course (estimation):
Lectures 10%
Tutorials 20% (individual)
Practicals 10%
Presenting & writing 20%
Self study 40%
Grading (check course manual for details):
Written exam 1 (35%)
Written exam 2 (18%)
Written exam 3 (27%)
Group assignment and poster presentation (20%)
Set up of this course:
The starting point is the "tree of life". In lectures and work groups, differences and similarities between organisms, their genes and proteins are discussed from an evolutionary perspective. During computer practicals (one per week), through online assignments in Mastering Biology, and in a hands-on microbiology laboratory session, students explore the importance and diversity of microorganisms and the various important biological processes in which they function, e.g. in nutrient cycling.
Parts two and three of the course are dedicated to the higher eukaryotes, especially plants and animals. In a similar set-up as in the first part, these organisms' multicellularity, growth, development and physiology are discussed and worked out. In individual assignments, students explore the parallels and differences of important biological processes, such as development, chemical signals directing growth and physiology, reproduction, immunity, electric signalling and neural regulation.
Throughout the course, students work on a group project describing research on a biological process in a selected model organism. The results are presented at a plenary poster session in the course's final week.
Relation to other courses:
This course places knowledge acquired in previous courses ‘Cell Biology’ (MBLS-101) and ‘Biomolecular Chemistry’ (MBLS-105) in the wider context of comparative physiology and genetics. This course provides the fundament for more advanced biology courses.
Teaching format course (estimation):
Lectures 10%
Tutorials 20% (individual)
Practicals 10%
Presenting & writing 20%
Self study 40%
Grading (check course manual for details):
Written exam 1 (35%)
Written exam 2 (18%)
Written exam 3 (27%)
Group assignment and poster presentation (20%)
Werkvormen
Hoorcollege
Practicum
Presentatie
Werkcollege
Zelfstudie
Practicum
Presentatie
Werkcollege
Zelfstudie
Toetsing
Eindresultaat
Verplicht | Weging 100% | ECTS 7,5
Ingangseisen en voorkennis
Ingangseisen
Er is geen informatie over verplichte ingangseisen bekend.
Voorkennis
Er is geen informatie over benodigde voorkennis bekend.
Voertalen
- Engels
Cursusmomenten
Tentamens
Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus
Verplicht materiaal
| Materiaal | Omschrijving |
|---|---|
| BOEK | Biology: A Global Approach plus Pearson Modified Mastering Biology with Pearson eText, Global Edition, 12/E |
Aanbevolen materiaal
Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend
Coördinator
| dr. J.L. Gardiner | j.l.gardiner@uu.nl |
Docenten
Inschrijving
Let op: deze cursus is niet toegankelijk voor studenten van andere faculteiten, bijvakkers mogen zich dus niet inschrijven.
Inschrijving
Van maandag 29 januari 2024 tot en met vrijdag 23 februari 2024
Na-inschrijving
Van dinsdag 2 april 2024 tot en met woensdag 3 april 2024
Inschrijving niet geopend
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