Biology – Geology

Learning Outcomes: 

• Knowledge of the structure and role of biomolecules.
• Understanding of cellular structure and function.
• Understanding of genetic diversity.
• Understanding of asexual and sexual reproduction.
• Understanding of factors that influence ecosystems.
• Being familiar with the characteristics of the major natural ecosystems.

General Skills:

• Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information
• Autonomous work
• Production of new research ideas
• Equity and Inclusion
• Respect for the natural environment

Course Content: 
Inheritance and diversity.Cellular evolution.Chemical composition of living organisms – biomolecules. The role of water in biological systems. Enzymes as biocatalysts. Structure and composition of biological membranes. Transmembrane transport. Cell signaling. Prokaryote and eukaryote cell structure. Mitosis and meiosis. Cellular death. Genetic diversity. Prokaryotic genome. DNA replication, transcription and translation. Mutagenesis. Mendel’s genetic laws. Genetic mapping. Recombinant DNA and cloning. Hosts and vectors.
Ecosystems and characteristics. Recycling nutrients. Ecosystem productivity. Ecological succession. Effects of environmental factors on ecosystems. Population ecology. Diversity and survival strategies. Biomarkers. Species migration and deployment. Evolutionary relationships. Natural ecosystems and anthropogenic activities.

Suggested Bibliography:

• Biology, Alexandri-Chatziantoniou E., Stamoulis Publications, ISBN: 960-351-547-7 (In Greek).
• Introduction to Ecology, Emberlin J. C., Tipothito publications, ISBN: 978-960-7643-20-8 (In Greek).