Detailed Information
BIOL10070 - Biology for the Modern World (Credit) - 2017
Biology lies at the heart of human civilisation and society. This course will explore the biological knowledge and principles that underpin topics that are of significant public concern. These include stem cell research; conservation and biodiversity; climate change; evolution of vertebrates including humans; mate choice, sex, genetics and survival of the fittest; prions, BSE and CJD; breeding and engineering of food crops.
Lectures: Mondays 13:00 - 14:00 and Fridays 14:00 - 15:00
There are no tutorials for this module.
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 1 December - Sunday, 9 December
Term dates for exams: Monday, 10 December - Friday, 21 December
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Dr Tamara Hochstrasser