Overview
This topic focuses on the diversity of animals, plants and microorganisms. Emphasis is placed on biological diversity, evolution, the relationship between structure and function in selected groups of organisms, how organisms are adapted to their environment and how organisms interact with one another. This topic is designed for all biology … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to provide a basic understanding of:
- The evolution of life on Earth
- The classification of living organisms
- Nutrition and reproduction
- How organisms adapt to changes in their environment within their own lifetimes
- How organisms adapt to changes in their environment over many generations
- How organisms interact with one another
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Have a basic understanding of areas covered by the topic description
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Apply basic laboratory skills including technical skills, design and interpret the results of experiments, maintain a laboratory notebook and to communicate scientific information
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Apply basic skills to search, retrieve and interpret articles published in scientific journals
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Apply generic scientific and critical thinking skills to solve practical problems individually and collaboratively as part of a team
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