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Identical coursesBiology (B-KUL-I0U60A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
De Coninck Barbara (coordinator) | Buys Nadine | De Coninck Barbara Aims
Students gather insight in the fundamentals of biology: plant and animal sciences, cell-biology and genetics. Students study structure and function of cells, plants and animals, their reproduction, terminology and taxonomy. They learn about the genetic fundamentals of traits, heritability and evolution. Students are expected that they can use this knowledge for applications.
Previous knowledge
This is a remediation course and no specific prior knowledge is required.
Is included in these courses of study
- Master of Bioscience Engineering: Human Health Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Bioscience Engineering: Agro- and Ecosystems Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Bioscience Engineering: Cellular and Genetic Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Preparatory Programme: Master of Sustainable Development (Leuven) 12 ects.
Activities
5 ects. Biology: Reorientation (B-KUL-I0U60a)
Content
This course is a remediation course. Depending on the background of the student and the choice of the major compound of the master the student has to take up 5 ECT credits based on a selection of the topics listed below.
Plant science
- Development and reproduction of plants
- Angiosperms and gymnosperms: anatomy and functionality
- Water uptake and transport
- Hormones
- Sexual reproduction
- Nomenclature
Cell Biology
- General structure of cells
- Membranes
- Cell cycle
- Meiosis and sexual reproduction
- Regulation of cell growth and cell divisions
- Working of genes
- Viruses, bacteria and protoctista
Animal science
- Diversity in the animal kingdom
- Animals without body cavity
- Invertebrate Coelomata
- Vertebrates
- Movement
- Digestion
- Respiration
- Nervous system
- Endocrine system
- Reproduction
- Development
- Behaviour
Genetics
- Introduction in genetics
- Genetics, DNA, genes, alleles and chromosomes
- Reproduction and heritability
- Genes, gene expression and traits
- Genetic variability as the basis for biodiversity, evolution and agriculture
Course material
Handbook: Biology (Raven, Johnson, Mason, Losos and Singer; Mc Graw-Hill)
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Self-study with guided sessions.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Biology (B-KUL-I2U60a)
Explanation
Written exam