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BIO1100 Biology Concepts
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1 |
| Faculty or Section : |
Faculty of Sciences |
| School or Department : |
Biological & Physical Sciences |
| Version produced : |
11 April 2013 |
Synopsis
This course provides a brief description of the science of biology and the definition and characteristics of life. The classification and diversity of organisms, a comprehensive foundation in cell structure and function, energy transformations critical for the understanding of relationships between organisms and environment, genetics and an introduction to the diversity and evolution of plants and animals are also covered. The course concludes with an introduction to the principles of ecology, ecosystem dynamics, global energy flows and biogeochemical cycling.
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