New learning design
Description:
This is a course in the Health Sciences discipline, a first-year subject enrolled by 250 students. The learning objective of this course is to develop a strong foundation in molecular and cellular aspects of biology, specifically the chemicals of life, macromolecules, both pro- and eukaryotic cells in addition to basic cell physiology.
Each week covers a topic. The teaching method for this course involves the following face-to-face components:
- tutorials (1h x 11 weeks)
- practicals (3h x 7 weeks)
- workshop (2h x 3 weeks)
- seminar (3h x 13 weeks)
Assessment comprises the following:
- written report
- mid-term test
- quizzes
Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and describe the four major biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids) and their basic structures and functions in living systems
- Compare and contrast the structural and functional characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Explain DNA structure, replication, transcription and translation, emphasizing the relationship between structure and function.
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Before weekly seminars or classes |
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Pages on LMS |
Complete topic readings ↓ |
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Support |
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1 or 2 discussion forums for each topic |
Contribute to discussion forums ↓ |
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Teacher facilitation of discussions |
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Lab guides |
Prepare for lab session ↓ |
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Support |
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During face-to-face sessions |
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Tutorial exercises |
Tutorials ↓ |
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Small group collaboration |
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Lab guides |
Lab activities ↓ |
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Small group collaboration |
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Resource |
Seminars ↓ |
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Teacher facilitation of discussion |
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After classes |
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Connect Smartbook assignments |
Review topic/s of the week |
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Support |
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