BSc Hons Biology with Teaching (International)

This module aims to give you:

• the foundation practical skills required for a biological biochemistry
• the foundation practical skills based around 'health and the body'
• foundation presentation skills

The aims of this module are to:

• provide you with Foundation level knowledge relating to basic functions of cells
• set out the principles of biological action and function that you will encounter through all four years
• expose you to the basic suite of teaching, learning and assessment paradigms used throughout your degree with a particular focus on oral communication and presentation

The aims of this module are to:

• understand nucleotide/nucleic acid molecular structure, stereochemistry and conformation as the foundation of nucleic acid chemical and biological potential
• learn about amino acid/protein molecular structure, stereochemistry and conformation as the foundation of protein chemical and biological potential
• study monosaccharide/polysaccharide molecular structure, stereochemistry and conformation as the foundation of carbohydrate chemical and biological potential
• understand the chemistry, stereochemistry and biological roles of polyketide/polyisoprene natural products and their biosynthetic origins

From this module, you will gain:

• foundation-level knowledge relating to basic evolution, species diversity, development, homeostasis, and infectious disease
• the principles of biological action and function that you will encounter through all four years
• knowledge about methods of teaching, learning and assessment used throughout the degree, with particular focus on teamwork and finding, citing and using information

The aims of this module are to give you the fundamental:

• practical skills required for a biochemist
• practical skills required for an immunologist
• practical skills required for a microbiologist
• practical skills required for a pharmacologist
• skills in presentation and teamwork

By studying this module, you'll be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

• how immune cells recognise antigens
• key concepts in induction of acquired immunity
• effector mechanism of the immune system
• helpful immune responses
• harmful immune responses

The aims of this module are for you:

• to understand gene structure and function and the regulation of gene expression
• to understand how human genetic variation arises and its uses in medicine and forensics
• to understand the basic structure and function of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates
• to appreciate the key metabolic pathways in the absorptive and post-absorptive states
• to understand the pathways involved in cell growth and cell death

This module aims to develop your understanding of:

• systems biology and homeostasis
• the somatic, autonomic and central nervous systems
• the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
• the hepatic and renal systems
• the endocrine and reproductive systems

The aims of this module are to help you to:

• understand the fundamental taxonomic grouping and evolutionary relationships of microbes
• appreciate physiological, structural and molecular differences between different microorganisms
• understand the role and control of microorganisms in disease
• learn how organisms adapt to hostile environments and appreciate the biotechnological exploitation of extremophiles

The aims of this module are to:

• give you generic practical skills in biomolecular science
• further develop your practical skills in specific biomedical biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, histopathology and serology that align with the module choices of the degree programme
• enhance your report writing and presentation skills

The aims of this module are:

• to understand and appreciate the key features of cellular signalling and associated molecular mechanisms that regulates gene transcription
• to learn the key features of membrane and organelle trafficking
• to understand the basis of molecular and cellular toxicity underlying tissue/organ dysfunction and organism pathologies
• to gain knowledge in the genomic basis of eukaryotic/human disorders and disease
• to understand and appreciate the biochemical approaches that underpin drug discovery

The aims of this module are:

• to provide you with an understanding of how pathogens are recognised
• to give you an appreciation of how immune cells are activated
• to teach you about the cytotoxic mechanisms used by immune cells
• to demonstrate how the immune system is regulated
• to give you knowledge in what immunological memory is and how it functions

The aims of this module are to:

• demonstrate an appreciation of the key features of protein structure, properties and interactions
• know the principles underlying successful protein purification
• demonstrate an appreciation of the key principles of enzymology
• understand protein structure-function relationship
• understand the properties, function and localisation of the major cellular macromolecules

The aims of this module are to:

• understand the basis of gene regulation in microorganisms and how this influence bacterial physiology
• describe the key mechanisms that drive evolution of microorganisms
• demonstrate an understanding of the principles of mathematical modelling in predicting microbial growth and death
• describe the basis of microbial form and function and how bioinformatics are fundamental to microbiology

The aims of this module are to:

• understand the difference between taxonomic and phylogenetic classification of microorganisms
• gain knowledge on the principles that underpin bacterial, fungal and viral identification
• become familiar with the structure, function and growth characteristics of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa and apply that knowledge to their role in disease development
• describe the distinguishing features, pathogenic properties, epidemiology, treatment and control of medically important bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa

The aims of this module are to give you:

• an understanding of Immunodiagnostic: Principles of immunoassays: homogeneous and heterogeneous immunoassays, Examples of clinical immunoassays
• an understanding of hypersensitivity
• an understanding of Immunopathology and Immunity to infections
• an understanding of mucosal immunology
• an understanding of immunopharmacology

The aims of this module are to develop you understanding of:

• how drugs act at receptors and how these actions can be quantified
• the major cell signalling mechanisms in cells
• the properties and distribution of adrenoceptors and therapeutic uses of related drugs
• the properties and functions of eicosanoids and autacoids and therapeutic uses of related drugs
• the properties and distribution of GABA and glutamate receptors and therapeutic uses of related drugs

The aims of this module are to develop your understanding of:

• cardiovascular pathophysiology
• respiratory disease
• chronic inflammatory diseases
• liver and kidney dysfunction
• haematopoietic-linked diseases

The aims of this module are to:

• introduce haematology & immunohaematology
• familiarise you with the intermediate concepts of the immune system & aspects of clinical & laboratory practice
• this will include material delivered by the Scottish Blood Transfusion service

This class will explore the theoretical underpinnings of education: its nature and purpose, its ethical and political significance in terms of social justice, equality and the environment, and the expression of these ideas in policy and legislation.

Professional Learning through Enquiry aims to develop students as enquiring, self-reflective practitioners who are able to work collaboratively to develop skills, knowledge and expertise in an area of professional practice that will benefit children and young people throughout Scotland and beyond.

The class will provide active and collaborative opportunities for students to explore how to plan discrete, integrated, and interdisciplinary curricular learning with a particular focus on the teaching of biology and general science.

This module aims to provide students an opportunity to engage with their peers and learners of STEM in a variety of situations on and off campus. This will give them a real life context in which they can relate their ideas learned in their mathematics curriculum and pedagogy classes.

This module aims to give students an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in STEM pedagogical methods gained on this as well as other course modules to help learners in a variety of situations and institutions.