Biological Thought and Discovery

Cod y Modiwl
BR12510
Teitl y Modiwl
Biological Thought and Discovery
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Joe Ironside
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Professor Alison Kingston-Smith
Professor Darrell Abernethy
Professor Mariecia Fraser
Dr Scott Tompsett
Professor Luis Mur
Dr Ruth Wonfor
Professor Hazel Davey
Dr Joe Ironside
Professor Iain Donnison
Dr Ifat Shah
Professor John Doonan
Professor Joanne Hamilton
Professor Gareth Griffith
Professor Huw D Jones
Dr Helen Ougham

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Assesiad

Manylion Assesiad

Hyd Assesiad

Cyfran
Arholiad Ailsefyll Exam 1 Awr 60%
Arholiad Semester Exam 1 Awr 60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll ​Debate Essay​ 40%
Asesiad Semester Debate Essay 40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. 1. Identify significant developments in the history of biological thought.
  2. 2. Recognize the advances in technology that have contributed our understanding of biological systems.
  3. 3. Construct and deliver arguments relating to the ethics of biological research and practice.
  4. 4. Discuss the role of the biological sciences for the future of mankind and the biosphere.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module covers the history of our understanding of biology and how biological thought has developed over time. The evolution of scientific methods, thinking and philosophy provides the background in which the most significant current questions facing biologists are discussed. These current topics in biology are presented by the IBERS professors, each focusing on their own area of expertise.

Nod

To provide background on the historical, philosophical and ethical foundations of the biological sciences.
To enable students to develop debating skills.
To enable students to explore a wide range of current topics in biological research.
To familiarize students with the IBERS professors and their research.

Cynnwys

Weeks 1-2: Four lectures introducing philosophy and ethics of the biological sciences.
Weeks 3-5: Six lectures on history of biological thought and practice.
Weeks 6-10: Ten lectures on current topics in the biological sciences.
Students will be divided into small groups for debates on ethical issues in the biological sciences. Each student will participate in two debates.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Participation in debates.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Students will be encouraged to consider their future careers as biologists in the light of the research challenges presented in this module.
Datrys Problemau Following debates, students will be encouraged to resolve differences and find compromise solutions.
Gwaith Tim Working in groups for debates and associated posters.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Feedback on debate 1 prior to debate 2.
Sgiliau ymchwil Preparation for debates, essay and seen exam.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Preparation of essays.

Nodau

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