BIO 1203 Course Syllabus

Revised:16/01/2019
INTI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

COURSE STRUCTURE
PROGRAMME: FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE (CFSI)
1. Name of Course/Module: BIOLOGY 1
2. Course Code: BIO1203
3. Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme:

This course develops knowledge and understanding of basic biological concepts and principles. It also aims to
motivate students to pursue further study in the subject.
4. Total Student
Total Face to Face
Independent Learning
Student Learning Time (SLT) Time
L T P O A OL IL
L = Lecture 28 14 20 0 36 14 70
T = Tutorial
P = Practical(Lab)
O= Others
A= Assessment
OL= Online learning
IL= Independent learning
6. Credit Value: 4
7. Prerequisite (if any): None
8. Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Discuss genetics and living organism’s problem using cell biology and genetics principles. (C2, PLO1)
2. Produce written report based on the biology experiment findings. (P3, PLO2)
3. Demonstrate verbal communication, written communication, and teamwork skills in presenting biology
principles. (A3, PLO5)
9. Synopsis:
This course, the first of a two-semester sequence, introduces scientific philosophy and focuses on major biological
concepts concerning biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular biology, cellular reproduction, classical and molecular
genetics. Laboratory work is included, demonstrating some of the principles covered in the lectures.
10. Mode of Delivery:

Face to face and online : Lectures, Tutorials, E-Learning
Face to face : Laboratory Work
11. Assessment Methods and Types:

Test, Assignment, Laboratory Report and Final Examination.
12. Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic:
Sessions Topics LO L T P OL O A IL
1-2 Biology: Exploring Life 1,2,3 2 1 2 1 36 70
The scope of biology. Evolution, unity
and diversity. The process of science.
Biology and everyday life.
3-4 The Chemical Basis Of Life 1,2,3 2 1 2 1
Elements, atoms, and molecules.
Water's life-supporting properties.
Chemical reactions.
5-6 The Molecules Of Cells 1,2,3 2 1 2 1

Introduction to organic compounds.
Carbohydrates. Lipids. Proteins.
Nucleic acids.
7-8 A Tour Of The Cell 1,2,3 2 1 4 1

Introduction to the cell. Organelles of
the endomembrane system. Energy-
converting organelles. The cytoskeleton
and related structures. Cell surfaces and
junctions. Functional categories of
organelles.
9-10 The Working Cell 1,2,3 2 1 2 1

Energy and the cell. How enzymes
function. Membrane structure and
function.
11-14 How Cells Harvest Chemical Energy 1,3 4 2 1

Introduction to cellular respiration.
Stages of cellular respiration and
fermentation. Interconnections between
molecular breakdown and synthesis.
15-16 Photosynthesis: Using Light To Make 1,2,3 2 1 2 1

Food
An overview of photosynthesis. The
light reactions: converting solar energy
to chemical energy. The Calvin Cycle:
converting CO2 to sugars.
Photosynthesis: reviewed and extended.
Photosynthesis, solar radiation, and
Earth's atmosphere.
17-18 The Cellular Basis Of Reproduction 1,2,3 2 1 4 1

And Inheritance
Connections between cell division and
reproduction. The eukarypotic cell
cycle and mitosis. Meiosis and crossing
over. Alterations of chromosome
number and structure.
19-20 Patterns Of Inheritance 1,3 2 1 1

Mendel's laws. Variations on Mendel's
laws. The chromosomal basis of
inheritance. Sex chromosomes and sex-
linked genes.
20-24 Molecular Biology Of The Gene 1,2,3 4 2 2 2

The structure of the genetic material.
DNA replication. The flow of genetic
information from DNA to RNA to
protein. Microbial genetics.
25-26 The Control Of Gene Expression 1,3 2 1 2
Gene regulation. Animal cloning. The
genetic control of embryonic
development. The genetic basis of
cancer.
27-28 DNA Technology And Genomics 1,3 2 1 1

Bacterial plasmids and gene cloning.
Restriction fragment analysis and DNA
fingerprinting. Genomics. Genetically
modified organisms.
Total 28 14 20 14 36 70
Lecture (L), Tutorial (T), Practical (P), Other (O), Assessment (A), Online learning (OL); Independent Learning
(IL); Learning Outcome (LO)
13. Main reference(s) supporting course:

Taylor, M.R., Reece, J.B., Simon, E.J., Dickey, J.L. & Hogan, K. (2018). Biology: concepts & connections. (9th Ed.)
San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
Additional references:
Mader, S.S. (2015). Biology. (12th Ed.) New York: McGraw-Hill.
Starr, C., Evers, C.A. & Starr, L. (2015). Biology: concepts and applications. (9th Ed.) California: Thomson
Brooks/Cole.
14. Other additional information (if any):
Assessment format:
Test : 15%
Assignment : 25%
Laboratory Work : 10%
50%
Final Examination : Paper consists of 5 structured-type questions. Students are required to answer
any 4 questions. All questions carry equal marks
Laboratory Work:
1. The Scientific Method
2. Measurements in Biology
3. Biologically Important Molecules
4. Techniques in Microscopy
5. Structure and Function of Living Cells
6. Diffusion, Osmosis and the Functional Significance of Biological Membranes
7. Photosynthesis  Capture of Light
8. Mitosis
9. Meiosis
10. Isolation of DNA
Grading Scale:
A+ (90 – 100) (4.00), A (80 – 89) (4.00), A (75 – 79) (3.67), B+ (70 – 74) (3.33), B (65 – 69) (3.00),
B (60 – 64) (2.67), C+ (55 – 59) (2.33), C (50 – 54) (2.00), C (45 – 49) (1.50), D (40 – 44) (1.00),
F (0 – 39) (0.00)
A student who obtains a grade C- (45 -49 marks) in a 100% coursework module is required to resubmit the
coursework component determined by the lecturer and ascertained at the Exam Board. Resubmission marks
will be capped at a maximum of 50 marks or a grade C.
A passing mark can only be achieved when the student attempts both the coursework and final exams.

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Revised:16/01/2019

INTI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

PROGRAMME: FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE (CFSI)

1. Name of Course/Module: BIOLOGY 1

2. Course Code: BIO1203

3. Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme:

7. Prerequisite (if any): None

10. Mode of Delivery:

11. Assessment Methods and Types:

5-6 The Molecules Of Cells 1,2,3 2 1 2 1

7-8 A Tour Of The Cell 1,2,3 2 1 4 1

9-10 The Working Cell 1,2,3 2 1 2 1

11-14 How Cells Harvest Chemical Energy 1,3 4 2 1

15-16 Photosynthesis: Using Light To Make 1,2,3 2 1 2 1

17-18 The Cellular Basis Of Reproduction 1,2,3 2 1 4 1

19-20 Patterns Of Inheritance 1,3 2 1 1

20-24 Molecular Biology Of The Gene 1,2,3 4 2 2 2

27-28 DNA Technology And Genomics 1,3 2 1 1

13. Main reference(s) supporting course:

14. Other additional information (if any):

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