Scientific Literacy for Teaching 2
30.0 ECTS creditsModule 1 Cell Biology, 15 ECTS cr
The course centres on cell biology theory instructed in the form of lectures, discussions and study questions. Areas treated are biomolecules, virus structure and prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures. A number of different cellular processes and functions such as DNA replication, gene regulation, cell cycle regulation, mitosis and meiosis, cell signalling, protein synthesis and prokaryotic and eukaryotic metabolism.
The practical and methods-oriented part of the course involves laboratory experiments and report writing and treats sterilisation techniques, cell and molecular biological and micro biological analysis methods. The teaching methodological part of the clourse deals with how biological phenomena are communicated verbally and visually. On the basis of genetics problems and possibilities with different models are discussed. Teaching methods and teaching approaches are discussed. Students also develop skills in seeking information of societal relevance in the area, critically and ethically assessing, compiling and presenting it, as well as reflecting on how to use the information in teaching.
Module 2 Elementary Chemistry I, 7.5 ECTS cr
The module comprises a theoretical part and an independent project. Matter and its forms of aggregation, elements, chemical compounds, pure and mixed substances, acids and bases, pH scale, and neutralisation are treated, along with units, metrics and quantities, such as amount of substance, molar mass, mass and molarity. Also treated are proportions of solutions, mass proportions, replacement, dilution, inhibitant reactants, general gas law, molecular formula and empirical formula, balancing reaction formula and equivalent substance amount, as well as different organic substance groups and their structures. Students present an independent project at a mandatory seminar and review a fellow-student's project.
Module 3: Humans, Nature and Evolutionary Perspectives 7.5 ECTS cr
Human anatomy and physiology are treated along with different factors affecting health, sex and relationship issues. The course also treats basic ecology and the processes of photosynthesis and metabolism and their importance to life on earth. The cycle of matter and energy flows in eco systems and how human activities impact on them and measures required for a sustainable society are treated. The classification and organisation of organisms are studied from an evolutionary perspective, as well as the origin of life and its evolution. Non-scientific theories of evolution are compared with natural science theories of evolution through natural selection. The course includes discussions on how to use exploratory approaches in teaching natural science.
The course centres on cell biology theory instructed in the form of lectures, discussions and study questions. Areas treated are biomolecules, virus structure and prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures. A number of different cellular processes and functions such as DNA replication, gene regulation, cell cycle regulation, mitosis and meiosis, cell signalling, protein synthesis and prokaryotic and eukaryotic metabolism.
The practical and methods-oriented part of the course involves laboratory experiments and report writing and treats sterilisation techniques, cell and molecular biological and micro biological analysis methods. The teaching methodological part of the clourse deals with how biological phenomena are communicated verbally and visually. On the basis of genetics problems and possibilities with different models are discussed. Teaching methods and teaching approaches are discussed. Students also develop skills in seeking information of societal relevance in the area, critically and ethically assessing, compiling and presenting it, as well as reflecting on how to use the information in teaching.
Module 2 Elementary Chemistry I, 7.5 ECTS cr
The module comprises a theoretical part and an independent project. Matter and its forms of aggregation, elements, chemical compounds, pure and mixed substances, acids and bases, pH scale, and neutralisation are treated, along with units, metrics and quantities, such as amount of substance, molar mass, mass and molarity. Also treated are proportions of solutions, mass proportions, replacement, dilution, inhibitant reactants, general gas law, molecular formula and empirical formula, balancing reaction formula and equivalent substance amount, as well as different organic substance groups and their structures. Students present an independent project at a mandatory seminar and review a fellow-student's project.
Module 3: Humans, Nature and Evolutionary Perspectives 7.5 ECTS cr
Human anatomy and physiology are treated along with different factors affecting health, sex and relationship issues. The course also treats basic ecology and the processes of photosynthesis and metabolism and their importance to life on earth. The cycle of matter and energy flows in eco systems and how human activities impact on them and measures required for a sustainable society are treated. The classification and organisation of organisms are studied from an evolutionary perspective, as well as the origin of life and its evolution. Non-scientific theories of evolution are compared with natural science theories of evolution through natural selection. The course includes discussions on how to use exploratory approaches in teaching natural science.
Progressive specialisation:
G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
BIGNK1 with at least 7.5 ECS cr completed, or equivalent.
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Secondary Education Programme: Upper Secondary Education Programme: Science (studied during year 1)