Universidad Pública de Navarra - Nafarroako Univertsitate Publikoa
Public University of Navarre
| Course code: 501204 | Subject title: BIOLOGY | ||||
| Credits: 6 | Type of subject: Basic | Year: 1 | Period: 2º S | ||
| Department: Earth Sciences | |||||
| Lecturers: | |||||
| GONZALEZ GARCIA, ESTHER MARIA (Resp) [Mentoring ] | MORAN JUEZ, JOSE FERNANDO [Mentoring ] | ||||
Contents
- Biodiversity. Principles of Evolution. - Cell biology: the cell and its limits. The intracellular environment: internal membranes and organelles. Cytoplasmic organelles. The interphase nucleus. Cell reproduction. - Plant and Animal Histology. - Foundations of embryology. - Classification and characteristics of animals and plants within the living organisms. - Regulation and function of plant and animal organisms. - Implications of plants and animals in agricultural production and in the environment.
Descriptors
Introduction to Biology. Cytology and Histology. Evolution and Biodiversity. Regulation and functioning of the organisms.
General proficiencies
CT1 - Ability to develop activities in the field of Agricultural Engineering and Rural Environment assuming a social, ethical and sustainable commitment
CT4 - Skill in managing the information
CT6 - Ability to learn independently
CT7 - Ability to solve problems and to make decisions
Specific proficiencies
CE8 - Knowledge of the biological foundations of plants and animals in the field of engineering
Learning outcomes
To identify the diversity of living organisms and their evolutionary relationships.
To identify the major groups of animals and plants and their agroganaderas implications.
To learn the structures forming plant an animal organisms
and their regulation and functions.
To identify and use sources of information in the field of biology.
To use basic laboratory equipment, with particular emphasis on microscopy
Methodology
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Programming and Training activities
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Evaluation
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Activity to be evaluated. |
Competence to evaluate |
Evaluation criteria. |
Assessment Instrument |
Value (%) |
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Guided activities and participation |
G1, G4, G6, G7, E8 |
Attendance at the sessions.
Intervention and contributions. |
Control of signatures
Teacher signature list and registry. |
5 |
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Application of knowledge in the development of the Individual / group work.
Quality of individual presentation. |
Individual work.
Work in groups.
Presentation of the work. |
20
10
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Knowledge of concepts of subject. |
G1, G4, G6, G7, E8 |
Assimilation of concepts and skills acquisition. |
Written test to collect the acquired concepts.. |
60 |
Agenda
Item 1 -. Introduction to Biology.
• Systematic thinking. The scientific method (the strength of the experimental evidence).
• Levels of biological organization
• The unit of life. The cell theory.
• The nature of biological research.
• Water, bioelements and biomolecules.
Item 2 -. Structure and functions of cells.
• Limits of the cells: membrane walls.
• Prokaryotes and eukaryotes: the nucleus.
• The interior of the cell (organelles).
• Interaction between cells.
• Plant and animal Histology.
• Introduction to bioenergetics and metabolism. Enzymes. Photosynthesis and respiration.
Item 3 -. Principles of inheritance and cellular reproduction.
• Cell reproduction: mitosis, meiosis, sexual reproduction, variability. Inheritance.
• Life cycles.
• Expression and gene control: Replication, transcription, translation, and the gene expression control.
• The execution of a genetic program: development.
Item 4 -. Evolution and Biodiversity.
• The origin of life on Earth
• Generation of diversity and natural selection.
• Classification of animal and vegetable organisms. Acellular forms.
• Domains and Kingdoms: diversification of life.
• Genetic basis of the evolutionary process. Speciation. Relationships between species. Symbiosis.
Item 5 -. Common challenges of multicellular organisms adapted to the terrestrial environment.
• Growth and development.
• Conservation of water and solute balance.
• Internal transport.
• Maintenance of the internal environment (homeostasis). Regulation and functioning in animals and plants.
• The perception of changes in the environment and resources and responses to threats.
• Coordination in multicellular organisms.
• Reproduction.
Item 6 -. Implications of plants and animals in agricultural production and the environment.
Bibliography
Access the bibliography that your professor has requested from the Library.
Biological Science (5th Edition) / Scott Freeman …[et al.] (2013)
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings[2013] 5th edition
Biology / Neil A. Campbell ... [et al.]. (2008)
Publisher: San Francisco (CA) ; Madrid [etc.] : Pearson : Benjamin Cummings,[2008]
Essential biology / Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece. (2001)
Publisher: San Francisco (Calif.) ; Madrid [etc.] : Benjamin/Cummings,[2001]
Study Guide for Biological Science /Scott Freeman …[et al.] (2013)
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings[2013] 5th edition
Location
It will be held at the Public University of Navarra. The classroom for lectures at “Aulario” building will be designated by the ETSIA website. Also, laboratories and facilities at the buildings “Los Olivos” (ETSIA) and “El Sario” will be used. The specific locations where to develop each of the activities will be published at the beginning of the course through “Miaulario” website.