Biology, Bachelor's, 3 years

What you Learn

Required Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme the candidate should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge
The candidate can

• describe how evolution explains the origin and diversity of life forms on Earth
• describe key biological processes, from gene expression to physiological regulation and behaviour
• characterise biological systems in terms of structure and functional relationships
• describe metabolism and energy flow from cells to ecosystems on the basis of inherent physical, chemical and biological properties
• identify groups of organisms in local ecosystems and characterise them according to morphological traits

Skills
The candidate can

• articulate scientific questions informed by relevant scientific literature
• study biological systems in laboratory and natural environments using relevant research methods and equipment
• analyse, interpret and present biological data using basic numerical and statistical methods, including an assessment of uncertainty
• apply scientific language in written and oral communication

General compentencies
The candidate can

• identify ethical considerations arising from biological questions and applications
• assess the factual basis of scientific claims
• apply scientific perspectives in assessing challenges and opportunities associated with sustainability, resource management and bioproduction
• plan and conduct projects in collaboration with others