Science and Technology for Primary teachers in grades 4-6, biology

Throughout the course, issues of subject pedagogy, sustainable development, gender and diversity are attended to.

Basic cell biological concepts and processes are treated along with genetic concepts and processes.

The evolution of life and the adaptation of organisms to different environments and how animals, plants and other organisms can be sorted and grouped are explained. The life of animals, plants and other organisms and some common species in the surroundings are identified and the environmental conditions required are described. Determination keys are used to group organisms.

The ecosystem services are explained, for instance, biotic decomposition, pollination and purification of water and air. In addition, the life of animals, plants and other organisms and some common species in the surroundings are indentified and their habitats described. Photosynthesis, metabolism and ecological relations and their importance to agriculture and fishing are clarified.

The ecosystem in the surroundings are discussed and some species living there, and the connections between them and between organisms and the inanimate environment. Human dependence on and impact on nature are discussed in terms of sustainable development. Also treated are nature as a resource of recreation and experience and our responsibility for it. Human puberty, sexuality and reproduction along with issues of identity, relationships, love and responsibility are part of the course content.

Students learn the basics of systematic investigation, the scientific method and different measuring techniques and documentation processes. Experiments are planned, performed and evaluated.

Aesthetic learning processes are explored through interaction with other subject areas in the course.

Progressive specialisation: G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements: 60 ECTS credits completed for primary school teacher education, including at least 30 ECTS cr in mathematics, or at least eight years of teaching in primary school without qualifications in mathematics.

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.