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On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Outline the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
• Describe animal and plant cell structures, organelle function and the components and function of the Endomembrane and Cytoskeletal systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the connection between chemical composition and function in biological molecules and macromolecules.
• Describe the defining characteristics, structure and replication abilities of viruses, bacteria and fungi.
• Describe the dominant and recessive patterns of Mendelian inheritance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Central Dogma and the relationship between genes and proteins.
• Describe the processes driving evolution at the population level, including the process of speciation.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	36
Labs / Practicals	24
Tutorials	0
Planned learning activities	8
Independent student activities	82
Total	150

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): To include some or all of the following components: Learning Outcome Assessments (weekly quizzes); Practical write-ups/workbooks; Self-Assessment Quizzes and Learnsmart Reading Assignments (Connect System); Writing Assignment. The scheduled exam format will be an MCQ-based exam.

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		50%
University scheduled written examination	On-campus	50%	120 minutes
Other		0%
Total		100%	120 minutes

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Failure to attend and engage in the continual assessment component of this module will result in a technical fail.
• Penalties: Late submissions will be accepted with penalty.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Students may be required to do supplemental exams and continuous assessment (over the summer). For this module, supplemental continuous assessment may consist of failed/missed CA elements including LOAs, Self-Assessment Quizzes; LearnSmart and writing assignments. Only those students who have officially registered to repeat/resit the exam in the autumn will be allowed to submit supplemental continuous assessment.
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes, On-campus

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