Biology
(1) General
| School: | Of the Environment | ||
| Academic Unit: | Department of Marine Sciences | ||
| Level of studies: | Undergraduate | ||
| Course Code: | 191ΜΥ2Υ | Semester: | A |
| Course Title: | Biology | ||
| Independent Teaching Activities | Weekly Teaching Hours | Credits | |
| Total credits | 6 | ||
| Course Type: | General Background | ||
| Prerequisite Courses: | No prerequisite courses. | ||
| Language of Instruction and Examinations: | Greek. In case of ERASMUS students: English | ||
| Is the course offered to Erasmus students: | Yes | ||
| Course Website (Url): | https://www.mar.aegean.gr/index.php?lang=en&lesson=1026&pg=3.1.1 | ||
(2) Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Understanding of basic theoretical and practical issues of biology of the cell and multicellular organisms. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to attend the courses on marine biological resources that are offered by the Department.
General Competences
o Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, using the necessary technologies
o Adapting to new situations
o Decision-making
o Respect for the natural environment
o Production of free, creative and inductive thinking
(3) Syllabus
Biology is the science that studies life and provides knowledge to solve global problems, such as diseases, environmental pollution, overpopulation and food shortages. Therefore, the purpose of the course is to delimit the subject of biological science and to provide unquestionable basic knowledge applicable to all types of organisms. It is aimed at students who want to understand the phenomenon of life at a higher and more specialized level not only of an individual organism but also of a set of organisms and the environment.
The lesson of biology offers the basic knowledge required for track disciplines which involve understanding the mechanisms of living systems. The lectures deal with the organization of life, bio-molecules (sugars, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids), enzymes, Enzyme Kinetics, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell cycle, heredity and evolution.
The lesson is accompanied by a series of laboratory exercises aimed to familiarize the students in a lab environment and specifically in the use of the microscope, in learning basic quantitative spectrophotometric analysis of biomolecules, in developing skills in the use of equipment for the observation of fresh biological material and permanent preparations.
(4) Teaching and Learning Methods - Evaluation
| Delivery: | Face-to-face | ||||||||||||||||||
| Use of Information and Communication Technology: | Communication via e-class platform (Power-point presentations in English at the e-class platform) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Student Performance Evaluation: | Language of evaluation: Greek. In case of ERASMUS students: English Method of evaluation: Written exam with essay and multiple-choice questions 60% Lab Exam 40% The students can see the corrected exams and request clarifications on the grading. |
(5) Attached Bibliography
Suggested bibliography:
1) Campbell Biology by Jane B. Reece, et al.
2) Leonidas E & Molfetas S (1994) Biology - a journey through life, editions Kastaniotis, Athens (in Greek).
Related academic journals:
Journal of Biology, Springer Link, https://link.springer.com/journal/13061