COURSE DESCRIPTION FACULTY OF PHARMACY

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1 COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE/SUBJECT YEAR 1 SEMESTRAL COURSE, SEMESTER 1 DEGREE PHARMACY MODALITY ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED, ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017 FACULTY OF PHARMACY

2 1.- COURSE/SUBJECT: 1. COURSE/SUBJECT IDENTIFICATION Name: BIOLOGY Code: a102 Year (s) course is taught: 1 Semester (s) when the course is taught: 1 Type: core ECTS of the course: 9 Hours ECTS: (30) Language: english Modality: on campus Degree (s) in which the course is taught: Pharmacy School which the course is taught: Pharmacy 2.- ORGANIZATION OF THE COURSE: Department: Ciencias Farmacéuticas y de la Salud Area of knowledge: Fisiología Vegetal y Botánica 1.-LECTURERS: Responsible of the Course Name: 2. LECTURERS OF THE COURSE/SUBJECT Phone (ext): Office: 201 CONTACT Beatriz Ramos bramsol@ceu.es Teaching and Research profile Doctora en Farmacia por la USPCEU. Prof. Titular. 3 Sexenios Research Lines Biotecnología de la Rizosfera Lecturer(s) CONTACT Name: Agustín Probanza Phone (ext): a.probanza@ceu.es Office: 213 Name: Ana Garcia-Villaraco Phone (ext): Anabec.fcex@ceu.es Office: 108 2

3 2.- TUTORIALS: For any queries students can contact lecturers by , phone or visiting their office during the teacher s tutorial times published on the students Virtual Campus. 3. COURSE DESCRIPTION This subjects gives an overview of basics in biology, opening basic concepts that will be developed along the degree in other subjects. Among the topics covered are evolution, including domains and the phylogenetic relationships in which they are based,and foundations of taxonomy and systematics and study of biodiversity. Relate the structure of biomolecules of life with their biological function. Describe and differenciate Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells. Relate the structure of biological membranes form cell organells with their function Describe plant histology and organography. To be able to identify plant tissues and organs through the optical microscope Describe energy-related processes in the cell (anabolism and catabolism). Describe cell respiration and its compartimentalization; explain glycolysis. Describe and explain the photosynthetic process and its cell compartimentalization Describe cell communication systems and the mechanisms for signal transduction. Explain the cell cycle and its regulation. To describe mitosis and meiosis. Explain the mechanisms of inheritance 1.- COMPETENCES 4. COMPETENCIES Code CB1 CB2. CB3. CB4. Basic and General Competencies Students have been shown to possess and understand knowledge in an area of study that is based on general secondary education at a level that, although it is supported by advanced textbooks, includes some issues of the forefront of knowledge of that field of study. Students apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner, and have competencies that can be demonstrated through devising and defending arguments or solving problems within their field of study. Students have the ability to collect and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study), and make judgments after reflection regarding relevant issues of social, scientific or ethical nature. Students can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. 3

4 Code C50 C51 C52 C53 C54 C55 C56 Specific Competencies To know molecular diversity and biomolecules structure and function To know cell structure and properties. To know different cell types. To know cell organelles To know basics of metabolism: energy, cell respiration and photosynthesis To know the cell cycle, different types of cell division and cell death To know basics of gentics To know evolution mechanisms. Phyologeny and systematics To know the history of biological diversity 2.- LEARNING OUTCOMES: Code RA49 RA50 RA51 RA52 RA53 RA54 RA55 RA56 Learning outcomes Relate biomolecule structure with biological function. Describe and differenciate prokariotyc cells from eukaryotic cells. To understand organell function. Describe cell communication and mechanisms involved in signal reception, transduction and response. Describe energy related process in cells (anbolism and catabolism). Describe mitosis and meiosis and their regulation. Explain character transmission. Explain evolution process and describe the two theories in which evolution is based. Describe domains and phylogenetic topics that support this división, as well as taxonomy and systematics. 5. LEARNING ACTIVITIES 1.- DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENTS` ASSIGNMENT: Total hours of the course Code Name On-campus hours AF2 seminar 60 AF3 workshops 10 AF4 practice 35 AF6 Other (exams) 5 TOTAL Presence Hours 110 Code Name Not oncampus hours AF0 Self student work 160 4

5 2.- DESCRIPTION OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES: Activity AF1 Lecture Definition Learning activity that is developed in the classroom, that uses the descriptive methodology and prioritizes the teaching action of the lecturer AF2 Seminar Learning activity that is developed in the classroom-seminar, that under the guidance of the professor, encourages the cooperative learning among students and that is directed to the evaluation of cases and allows the study in detail. AF3 Workshop AF4 Practice AF6 Other Learning activity that is developed in the classroom-workshop, which under the guidance of the teacher is aimed at individual or cooperative resolution of problems or exercises and the implementation of technical or artistic works. Learning activity that is developed in suitable facilities outside the classroom, under the guidance of the class professor, encourages independent and / or cooperative learning of the student and, by appropriate design is aimed at the execution of a theoretical research or technical, practical or artistic work. Exams AF0 Self Student Work Learning activity where the student develops his or her study in an autonomous way working with formative materials. 6. ASSESMENT OF LEARNING 1.- CLASS ATTENDANCE: In order to be eligible for examination by continuous assessment students must attend at least 75% of scheduled class time (attendance sheets will be used). As students may be absent 25% of the classes, no attenuating circumstances will be accepted for absences. 100% attendance at practical classes is required. 2.- ASSESMENT SYSTEM AND CRITERIA: ORDINARY EXAMINATION (continuous assessment) Code Name Percentage S1 Written essay-type exam, theme-based 5 S2 Written multiple choice exam 5 S1 Written essay-type exam, theme-based 20 S2 Written multiple choice exam 20 5

6 S7 On-site evaluation of practical work 15 S8 Individual activities 35 RE-TAKE EXAM/EXTRAORDINARY EXAMINATION Code Name Percentage S1 Written essay-type exam, theme-based 45 S2 Written multiple choice exam DESCRIPTION OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: Assesment criteria S1 Definition Written essay-type exam, theme-based S2 Written multiple choice exam S7 S8 On-site evaluation of practical work Individual activities 7. COURSE PROGRAMME 1.- COURSE PROGRAMME: THEORETICAL: UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY 1. History of Biology. Aims and scope of biology. Relevant milestones throughout history. Scientifc methodology. 2. Evolution: Concepts and overview. Phylogeny and systematics. The tree of life. Biological Diversity. Domains: Bacteria, Archaea and Eukarya UNIT 2. CHEMISTRY OF LIFE 3. The Chemistry of life. Chemistry of carbon. Water. Structure and function of macromolecules. Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids WORKSHOP 1. CHEMISTRY OF LIFE. MACROMOLECULES UNIT 3. CELL BIOLOGY 4. The cell. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Plant cells and animal cells. The nuclei. Biological membranes. Transport system through membranes. 5. Plant cell structure. The cell wall. Plasmodesmata; Apoplast and symplast. Vacuole. Plastids. 6. Plant cells: cell types and organization levels. Plant histology and organography. 7. Endomembrane systems. Nuclear envelope. Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi body. Lysosomes. Peroxysomes, Mitocondrion. Cytoskeleton in animal and plant cells. Structure and function. Extracellular elements WORKSHOP 2. THE CELL 8. Cell Communication. Signal recognition, transduction and response. WORKSHOP 3. CELL COMMUNICATION UNIT 4. ENERGETICS AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS 9. Introduction to cell metabolism. Bioenergetics. Energetic molecules. Biological reactions Respiration. Catabolic pathways. Glucolysis. Citric acid cycle. ATP performs work. Fermentation. Connections of glucolysis and Citric acid cycle to other metabolic pathways 10. Photosynthesis. Light reactions. Calvin Cycle. Photorrespiration. C4 and CAM plants. 6

7 WORKSHOP 4. ENERGETICS AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS UNIT 5. GENETICS 11. Chromatine structure. The cell cycle. Mytotic phase. Interphase. Regulation of the cell cycle. WORKSHOP 5. CELL CYCLE 12. Sexual reproduction. Meiosis, gamete formation. 13. Mendelian genetics. Inheritance rules. Chromosomic and molecular basis of inheritance. PRACTICAL WORK PROGRAMME: : 1. The Microscope. Handling of the microscope. Preparation of plant and animal samples for microscope observation. Fungi, yeast and bacteria: tips in staining technology and morphology. 2. Scientific methodology and writing. 3. Cell organelles, extraction and observation of cytological features. 4. Observation of plant and animal samples 5. Chromatography of plant pigments. Spectrum of photosynthetic pigments. Study of photosynthetic yield. 6. How to write a scientific report. 8. RECOMMENDED READING 1.- ESSENTIAL BIBLIOGRAPHY: Biological Science, Scott Freeman Editorial Pearson, 4th Edition. ISBN-13: Biology. Neil A.Campbell, Jane B. Reece. 7th Edition. Editorial Panamericana ISBN Molecular biology of the cell. B. Alberts. 4ª Ed. Omega. ISBN ADDITIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY: FREEMAN, S. (2009): Biología 3ª ed. Pearson. Madrid. RAVEN, P.H., EVERT, R.F. & EICHHORN, S.E. (2005): Biology of plants. 7ª edición. W.H. Freeman and Company, Worth Publishers. New York. TAIZ, L. Y ZEIGER, E. (2006). Plant physiology. 6ª edicion. Ediciones Sinauer Assoc. Stamford, Connecticut AZCON-BIETO, J. Y TALON, M. (2008): Fundamentos de Fisiología Vegetal. McGraw-Hill Interamericana. SALISBURY, F.B. & ROSS, C.W. (1994): Fisiología vegetal. Grupo editorial Iberoamericana BUCHANAN, B., GRUISSEM, W., JONES, R. (eds) (2001): Biochemistry and molecular biology of plants. Tercera edición. American Society of Plant Physiologist. Rockville, Mariland 4.- WEB RESOURCES : 1.- REGULATIONS 9. ATTITUDE IN THE CLASSROOM 7

8 Any irregular act of academic integrity (no reference to cited sources, plagiarism of work or inappropriate use of prohibited information during examinations) or signing the attendance sheet for fellow students not present in class will result in the student not being eligible for continuous assessment and possibly being penalized according to the University regulations. 8