Module name

Basic Biology (BID101)

Semester(s) in which

the module is taught

1

Person responsible for

the module

Hari Soepriandono, S.Si., M.Si and PDB team

Language

Bahasa Indonesia

Relation to curriculum

Compulsory/elective/specialization

Teaching method(s)

Lecture, discussion, and assignment

Credits

2 sks

Workload

2 x (50 min lecture + 50 min structural assignment + 50 min self- assignment) x 14 weeks: total 4200 min = 70 hours.

= 3.2 ECTS

Intended learning outcome

1.      Students able to explain about the biological principles correctly.

2.      Able to explain about life phenomenon according to biology principle.

Module content

Introduction to Biology; cell as life unit; cell metabolism; protein synthesis and DNA replication; structure and function of plant tissues; structure and function of animal tissue; cellular homeostasis; organism homeostasis; biosystematics; biological resources conservation; organism interaction with environment; cell and organism reproduction; gene, cell and organism evolution;  modern  biotechnology;  database  of  biological

information; study of biological cases in the recent year.

Required and recommended prerequisites for joining

the module

None

Examination forms

Written examination and assignment (self-directed learning).

Study and examination requirements

Students are considered to be competent and pass if at least get 40% of maximum. Final score (NA) is calculated as follow: 20% (structural assignment + soft skill) + 40% mid exam + 40% final exam.

Final index is defined as follow: A         :           86 – 100

AB      :           78 – < 86

B          :           70 – < 78

BC       :           62 – < 70

C          :           54 – < 62

D         :           40 – < 54

E         :             < 40

Reading list

1.      Campbell, N.A., Reece J.B., and Mitchell, L.G., 2010. Biology, 9thedition. Pearson Education Inc. Toronto.

2.      Campbell, N.A. & J.B. Reece, 2012. Biology, 8th edition.

Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco.