Biology - Programme subject in programmes for specialization in general studies (BIO1-01)

Basic skills are integrated into the competence aims for this course in areas where they contribute to the development of and are part of the subject competence. In the Biology programme subject, basic skills are understood as follows:

Being able to express oneself orally and in writing in Biology involves accounting for one’s own observations and indications from nature and the laboratory by applying subject-specific concepts. It includes being able to formulate questions and hypotheses that can be investigated, reasoned and discussed in relation to other biological information. It also involves being able to critically assess various types of biological information in professional journals and the media.

Being able to read in Biology involves the ability to gather, interpret and reflect on the information found in newspapers, periodicals, books and brochures and on the Internet. It involves being able to understand formulae, tables, diagrams and symbols. It also means studying new areas of the subject by understanding more advanced biological literature.

Numeracy in Biology involves the ability to use numbers and mathematical computations, take readings and carry out simple statistical analyses, and work with and present the results of one’s own observations. It also means being able to understand and apply mathematical models from biological research. Similarly, it involves understanding results in the form of graphs and tables.

Being able to use digital tools in Biology means gathering information and research, taking readings, and working with and presenting the results of one’s own observations. It covers the use of animations and simulations to illustrate and explain scientific material. It also involves evaluating scientific information found on the Internet.