Biology
| Title | ΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Biology |
| Code | ΒΙΕ104 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Zacharias Skouras |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40003040 |
| Academic Year | 2017 – 2018 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600100194
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Course Type 2016-2020
- General Knowledge
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600100194
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The class offers basic knowledge in the three levels of life, the biochemical-cellular level and the levels of organisms and populations, as well as the latest views in biology and biotechnology. Using these information the students extend basically their horizons in fields where biology meets physics.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Respect natural environment
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The beginning of life-Chemistry of life (proteins, enzymes, DNA)- Methods in cell examination-The cell and the cell organelles-Proteinosynthesis and genetic code-From the cell to the organism (cell reproduction, mitosis, meiosis) -Tissues and organs-Mechanisms of heredity-Biotehnology in health, agriculture, cattle-raising, environment, industry.
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Lectures are presented by Films, Power point presentations and CDs with self assesement tests, electronic communication with students.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 87 | ||||
| Written assigments | 30 | ||||
| Exams | 3 | ||||
| Films observation | |||||
| Total | 120 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written examination on course material (100% of the final grade). Examination with answers on questions of knowledge.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Εισαγωγή στη Βιολογία, από Κ. Καστρίτση, Β. Δημητριάδη και Α. Σιβροπούλου. Εκδόσεις Αφοι Κυριακίδη α.ε.
2. Γενικές Αρρχες Βιολογίας, από Δ. Μαθιόπουλο. Εκδόσεις ΤΥΠΩΘΗΤΩ-Γ. Δαρδανός
Last Update
30-06-2016
