34 Questions
What is the weightage of the examination mark towards the final course mark?
40%
Which assessment contributes 25% towards the calculation of the year mark?
Practical mark
What does the promotional ratio refer to in the context of the module?
Weightage given to continuous assessment
Which competency involves demonstrating an understanding of the world as related systems within a biological context?
Identifying problems using creative thinking
What does the year mark consist of?
Both theory and practical marks
Which competency involves using scientific language skills in written presentations?
Effectively communicating using scientific language
Which cellular process involves the release of energy during chemical reactions?
Cellular respiration
What is the primary energy carrier in living organisms?
ATP
Which process involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy?
Photosynthesis
Which scientist is known for developing the Laws of Heredity?
Gregor Mendel
In living organisms, which level of interaction involves a group of populations in a specific area?
Community level
Which system classifies living organisms based on three or five major kingdoms?
3-Kingdom system
What is the purpose of tutorials at the end of the week?
To review the theme of the week and ensure understanding.
Who is expected to work through the tutorial questions before attending the tutorial?
Learners
What is the lecturer's role during a tutorial session?
Facilitate discussions
Which of the following is NOT an assessment criterion for understanding the concept 'life' at lower levels of organization in nature?
Discuss advanced genetic concepts.
What is expected from every student during a tutorial session?
Full participation
What is limited to lower levels in the range statements provided?
Molecule, cell, tissue, organ, and system
What does the lecturer's role involve in the discussions?
Facilitating the discussions without active participation
What is emphasized in class when treating questions?
Areas where students had problems
What is the attendance policy for students according to the text?
Full attendance in all classes, tutorials, and practical sessions
What does the text say about academic honesty?
Academic honesty should be adhered to with no exception
How should students approach their works according to the text?
All works should be own work done independently
What does class participation involve according to the text?
Question-answer method participation
When is the next public holiday after the Winter Recess?
Youth day on 16th June
Which topic is covered after the Introduction to transport (passive & active and endo-/exocytosis) lecture?
Transport (continued)
On which date is the Theory Test 2 scheduled?
18th April
What is covered after the Introduction to molecules of life and Carbohydrates lecture?
Lipids, proteins & nucleic acids
Which topic follows the presentation of themes of life and sorting out groups?
Determining unknowns (graphs TUT)
What follows the lecture on factors affecting enzyme activity and cofactors?
Structure and functions of ATP and how ATP stores, transfers, and releases energy
What is covered after the Theory Test 3 scheduled on 23rd May?
Blood composition and blood typing
Which topic follows 'Digestive system (continued)'?
Urinary system
After 'Morphogenesis in animals', what is the next topic that will be discussed?
Fertilisation & cleavage initiate embryonic development
Following 'Identification tour of museum & herbarium', what will be discussed next?
Evolution video/pictures
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