Biology

Course summary

We study the comparative physiology of a wide range of organisms from single celled Amoeba through flatworms and annelids to insects, fish, mammals and flowering plants. An understanding of the variety of systems used for gaseous exchange, nutrition and transport within these groups enables us to have a better appreciation of the evolution of terrestrial organisms from their aquatic ancestors. An investigation into the biodiversity of an ecosystem and the need to classify organisms, bio, microbiology, genetics, genetic engineering, homeostasis and Man’s impact on the environment are all discussed. Students keep abreast of new developments and consider benefits, hazards and ethical implications of scientific advances.