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Course Description
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Course Name
How Life Works 2
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Host University
Dublin City University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Biology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Description
Following on from module BE101, which, having introduced the concept of the cell, focuses on the basic biochemistry, physiology and molecular detail of animals and plants; this module covers three themes: (i) The diversity of the microbial world, and (ii) An introduction to cell culturing (growth under specified conditions for a specific purpose) - animal, plant and microbial.(iii) An introduction to genetics as it applies to all forms of life (with a particular emphasis on humans).Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss the evolutionary relationships between organisms and how this helps to predict behaviour
2. Discuss how an understanding of physical and nutritional requirements can help us to preserve food
3. Discuss how an understanding of cell structure, function and metabolism can help us to control microbial growth and prevent disease.
4. Discuss how microorganisms may be used in biotechnology
5. Discuss the genetic code and its applications.
6. Discuss mendelian genetics and carry out pedigree analysis
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.