Complementary Life Sciences I (BIOL1006)

BIOL1006 Complementary life Sciences I (CLS)

Complementary Life Sciences I (CLS) is an enriching course that extends knowledge and skills in more specialised areas of interest within Biology. To be credited with Complementary Life Sciences I (36 points) you must complete all three short courses.

Life in its Diversity

The aim of this course is to investigate the patterns of diversity, evolution, relationships and biology of major groups of protests, animals, plants and fungi. This will include how to recognise these organisms, how to identify organisms and access information about them via a knowledge of their classification, the importance of these organisms in the natural environment and to man, and the need for their conservation.

Molecular and Cellular Biology

This short course will centre on identification of major principles recognised in modern molecular and cellular biology and will follow on from the core short courses. Emphasis will be on: structure of DNA, the structure of RNA, transcription, translation, structure and function of proteins, regulation of protein functioning including signal transduction, recombinant DNA technology and biotechnology.

Principles and Applications of Microbiology

This short course will include microbial diversity; structure, function and importance of bacteria, viruses and fungi; principles of host-microbe interactions; environmental and applied Microbiology & Biotechnology; principles of plant tissue culture; manipulation of micro-organisms in the laboratory.