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Course Description
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Course Name
Biological Function & Diversity
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Biology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: BI101
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
7.5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Major topics covered include: (i) introduction to animal evolution, anatomy and physiology; (ii) introduction to plant diversity, anatomy and physiology and (iii) introduction to ecology. The animal section focuses on the origin, characteristics and range of vertebrates, the range of adaptations present in vertebrates, the evolution of mammals, primates and humans and gives an introduction to the physiological functions necessary for life. The second part of the course introduces plant diversity with an emphasis on the diversity and anatomy of flowering plants. Also discussed is nutrition in flowering plants, the uptake of water and mineral salts from the soil and carbon from the atmosphere, as well as water relations and translocation. The Ecology section reviews succession and climaxes, mineral cycles and energy in ecosystems.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
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