COURSE SYLLABUS
SCOPE OF COURSE SYLLABUS
Intended for students enrolling in Biology, this syllabus contains information specific to the course. It is a definitive record of the course's primary characteristics and the learning outcomes that a typical student can reasonably be expected to achieve if he/she takes full advantage of the available learning opportunities. This document also serves as a reference for academic and support staff, internal and external examiners, and for future course monitoring and review.
COURSE AT A GLANCE
Course Title
Biology
Subject Area
Biological Science
Course Code
Y/616/8689
Course Level
Level 3 (UK)
Credits
10.0 (UK)
Prerequisites
None
Methods of Delivery
Face-to-face | Online
Expected Length
To be determined
Class Meetings
To be determined
Faculty
To be determined
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Computer Software: Any computer software that aids learning.
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SYNOPSIS
This module introduces the fundamental ideas of how the human body works. Starting with the cell as the building blocks of life and the looking at each of the major body systems. The purpose of this to give the underpinning knowledge which will prepare students to study health related subjects at higher levels.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
Understand cell Structure.
Understand the systems involved in coordination and control of the body.
Understand the systems involved movement and energy release in the body.
Understand how the body obtains the nutrients it needs and disposes of waste products.
Understand the body’s defences against disease and infection.
Understand the process of reproduction.
GLOBAL EXAMINATION
WEIGHT: 100.0%
DEADLINE: To be determined
All assessments for the qualification are intended to allow candidates to demonstrate they have met the relevant Learning Outcomes. Moreover, NCC Education’s assessment is appropriate to the assessment criteria as stated in this specification and is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains consistent with the specification.
An examination is a time-constrained assessment that will take place on a specified date, usually in an NCC Education Center. An assignment requires candidates to produce a written response to a set of one or more tasks, meeting a deadline imposed by the center.
The overall unit mark is computed from the weighted mean of its components. The pass mark for a unit is 40%.
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS