Learning outcome

After completing the course, students will have the following learning outcomes in terms of knowledge, skills and competences:
* Basic knowledge of science's development, evolution and development of populations and species.
* Knowledge of different macromolecules, celle types, genetics,and biological processes such as photosynthesis and respiration.

Course Description

Main topics:
* Structure and function of major biological molecule.
* Cell growth, mitosis and meiosis
* Natural science's development from a historical perspective, important natural scientists.
* Evolution: Darwin, natural selection, genetic drift, Hardy-Weinberg law, speciation, phylogeny, systematics.
* Photosynthesis and cellular respiration
* Prevalence, health consequences and benefits of various microorganisms (protists).
* Morphology and reproduction of bacteria.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course consists of four different parts:
 Lectures (self-study )
 Exercises (self-study)
 Laboratory exercises (seminar and self-study)
Students undergo lecture presentations and reading the book as self-study, the presentations from speakers placed on Fronter. Each topic have generated repeat questions so that students can continue working on your own with this.
The laboratory course will teach the use of different types of microscopes, studying different types of cells. Each student provides written reports of laboratory exercises. The laboratory course is mandatory.

Assessment Methods

It will be given grades A - F in two parts: a multiple choice examination counts 40% and an individual written examination (3 hours) accounts for 60% of the final grade. Both parts must be passed and laboratory course and report approved for the final grade.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean