BMS1111 Foundations of biology and scientific practice

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Explain the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including key organelles and how these contribute to overall cellular function.

2. 2

   Describe the processes underlying cellular development and organisation, including the origin of life, cell division, differentiation, migration, and cell death, and how these contribute to tissue formation and homeostasis.

3. 3

   Explain how cells maintain internal stability, including membrane structure, transport mechanisms, signalling pathways, and bioelectric properties.

4. 4

   Apply simple conceptual and quantitative models (e.g., diffusion, osmosis, electrochemical gradients, signalling pathways) to predict cellular behaviour under varying physiological conditions.

5. 5

   Relate cellular structure and function to the organisation of tissues and organs, recognising how coordinated cellular activity underpins human body systems.

6. 6

   Design, conduct, and evaluate basic experimental investigations of cells and tissues, including appropriate use of microscopy and model systems.

7. 7

   Locate, evaluate, and synthesise credible scientific information, and by using appropriate referencing and evidence-based scientific writing conventions.

8. 8

   Demonstrate professionalism and academic integrity by working safely and respectfully in learning environments, collaborating responsibly, and adhering to ethical and scholarly standards in the conduct and reporting of scientific work.