Basic Biology And Biochemistry

AY2016/2017 Semester 2

Learning Objectives This course aims (a) to provide the very basic understanding of biological principles from the molecular level up to its connection to the macrobiology level, with emphasis on the unifying nature of all life on Earth. (b) to instil a basic awareness of biology in relation to other disciplines such as physical and chemical sciences. Content This course introduces biology at a basic molecular level and brings into perspective the unifying theme of all living things. The relationship of the molecular principles to the macroscopic view of biology will be explained. Current advances in biology that has implications to other disciplines will be presented and discussed. Mutually exclusive with: BS1001 (AY2015 and onwards), BS1005 (AY2014 and earlier)