Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals
• Understand the key areas of chemistry: inorganic, organic, physical, biological and analytical chemistry, as well as basic knowledge required in mathematics, biology and physics
• Have developed the learning skills needed to undertake further studies with a sufficient degree of autonomy
• Provide clear and accurate information
• Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to a qualified scientific partner
• Collaborate and work in a team
• Have developed practical skills in chemistry through practical sessions in the laboratory, including analytical, organic and physical chemistry, during which they have worked individually or in groups.
• Have a rigorous scientific approach
• Have integrated theoretical and/or practical skills during an introductory training session on scientific research

Learning Outcomes of UE

After this teaching, the students will control the essential concepts of biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics and evolution in order to approach without difficulties the specialized courses of the following years. The basic techniques of molecular biology will be also taught.

Content of UE

Introduction to biochemistry; DNA replication; synthesis of polypeptides; viruses; procaryotic cell, eukaryotic cell, mitosis, meiosis; Evolution; Mendel and genes; chromosomes and heredity; the concept of species.

Prior Experience

No.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Biochemistry : 20%
Genetics : 20%
Cytology and Evolution : 40%
Practical test : 20%
 

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Biochemistry : 20%
Genetics : 20%
Cytology and Evolution : 40%
Practical test : 20%

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• Written examination

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Biochemistry : 20%
Genetics : 20%
Cytology and Evolution : 40%
Practical test : 20%