Biology For Integrated Science
- Education
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 82 pages
- 15 units
This course introduces fundamental concepts in biology. It explores the characteristics of living and non-living things, classification of organisms, and differences between plants and animals. The course also covers plant and animal morphology, life cycles, genetics, ecology, taxonomy, and organic evolution. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of general biology principles.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Study hours
- 52 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of SED121, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
SED121 · UNIT1: LIVING AND NON-LIVING THINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS
There are several examples of living and non –living things in our environment. Common examples of living things include cow, goat, human beings, birds, lizards, snakes bacteria, insects, mosses, mango tree, grass etc. Examples of non-living things in our environment include stone, salt, soil, table, chair, bed, book, rock, pencil, etc.
What you should be able to do
- Differentiate between living and non-living things.
- Classify organisms into major groups.
- Describe the morphology and life cycles of plants and animals.
- Explain the principles of genetics and heredity.
- Discuss the concepts of ecology and ecosystems.
What it prepares you for
- Science Teacher
- Laboratory Technician
- Environmental Educator
- Education
- Research
- Environmental Conservation
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycles of Some Members of Various Animal Phyla
Unit 1: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycle of Examples of Invertebrates
Understanding the complex life cycle of Ascaris requires visualizing its migration through different organ systems and its parasitic interactions within the human host.
- Module 4: Functioning of the Living System
Unit 2: Body Fluid Circulation, Nervous and Chemical Coordination
Understanding the interplay between the nervous and chemical coordination systems requires grasping the complex signaling pathways and feedback mechanisms that regulate bodily functions.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 56 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Living and Non-Living Things
Unit 1: Living and Non-Living Things and Characteristics of Living Things · 3 hours
Define living and non-living things.. Identify examples of living and non-living things in your environment.. List and explain the characteristics of living things..
Unit 2: Classification of Living Things · 3 hours
Classify living things into plants and animals.. State the five kingdoms recognized by the modern classification system.. Describe the major features of plants and animals..
- Week 2Module 1: Living and Non-Living Things
Unit 3: Differences Between Plants and Animals · 3 hours
Compare and contrast plants and animals based on their characteristics.. Explain the differences in feeding, movement, respiration, growth, and response to stimuli.. Discuss the excretion and reproduction processes in plants and animals..
Unit 4: Major Divisions of Plants and Animal Kingdom · 3 hours
Group plants into different classes based on common features.. Group animals into different classes based on common features.. Provide examples of plants and animals in each class..
- Week 3Module 2: General Morphology of Some Examples of Major Divisions of Plant Kingdom
Unit 1: General Morphology and Life Cycle of Fern Plant (Pteridophyte) · 4 hours
Describe the structure of fern plants.. Explain the reproduction process in fern plants.. Outline the life cycle of fern plants, including sporophyte and gametophyte generations..
- Week 4Module 2: General Morphology of Some Examples of Major Divisions of Plant Kingdom
Unit 2: General Morphology and Life Cycle of Beans (A Dicotyledonous) Plant · 4 hours
Describe the structure of the beans plant.. Explain the life cycle of the beans plant.. Discuss nutrition and reproduction in beans plants..
- Week 5Module 2: General Morphology of Some Examples of Major Divisions of Plant Kingdom
Unit 3: General Morphology and Life Cycle of Zea Mays (Maize) · 4 hours
Describe the physical structure of the maize plant.. Explain the life cycle of the maize plant.. Discuss the mode of nutrition in the maize plant..
- Week 6Module 3: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycles of Some Members of Various Animal Phyla
Unit 1: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycle of Examples of Invertebrates · 4 hours
List the characteristics of invertebrates.. Describe the structure and life cycle of Ascaris (Nematode).. Explain the disease caused by Ascaris..
- Week 7Module 3: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycles of Some Members of Various Animal Phyla
Unit 1: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycle of Examples of Invertebrates · 4 hours
Describe the structure and life cycle of cockroach (Arthropoda).. Explain the incomplete metamorphosis in cockroaches.. Discuss the role of cockroaches in transmitting diseases..
- Week 8Module 3: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycles of Some Members of Various Animal Phyla
Unit 2: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycle of Examples Vertebrates · 4 hours
Describe the characteristics and life cycle of fish (Tilapia).. Explain the external fertilization process in fish.. Discuss the aquatic adaptations of fish..
- Week 9Module 3: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycles of Some Members of Various Animal Phyla
Unit 2: Structure, Characteristics and Life Cycle of Examples Vertebrates · 4 hours
Describe the characteristics and life cycle of lizard (Agama agama).. Explain the internal fertilization and external development in lizards.. Discuss the terrestrial adaptations of lizards..
- Week 10Module 4: Functioning of the Living System
Unit 1: Nutrition, Respiration, Excretion and Growth Among Plants and Animals · 4 hours
Explain how systems function to carry out nutrition and respiration in plants and animals.. Describe the digestive system of a dog.. Compare the respiratory systems of plants and animals..
- Week 11Module 4: Functioning of the Living System
Unit 1: Nutrition, Respiration, Excretion and Growth Among Plants and Animals · 4 hours
Explain how systems function to carry out excretion and growth in plants and animals.. Describe the excretory system of animals.. Discuss the process of growth in living things..
- Week 12Module 4: Functioning of the Living System
Unit 2: Body Fluid Circulation, Nervous and Chemical Coordination · 4 hours
Describe how body fluid transports materials from one part of the body to another.. Explain nervous coordination among higher organisms and the organs responsible.. Describe how chemical coordination occurs in living organisms..
- Week 13Module 5: General Principles of Genetics, Ecology, Taxonomy and Organic Evolution
Unit 1: General Principles of Genetics · 4 hours
Explain the meaning of genetics.. State the basis for variation among organisms.. State examples of the application of the principles of heredity..
Preparing for the exam
- Review the characteristics of living things from Unit 1 and create a table comparing plants and animals.
- Draw diagrams of the life cycles of fern, beans, and maize from Module 2, labeling key stages.
- Create flashcards for the different animal phyla and their characteristics from Module 3.
- Summarize the key concepts of genetics, ecology, taxonomy, and evolution from Module 5.
- Practice answering the self-assessment exercises at the end of each unit to test your understanding.
Questions students ask about this course
What is SED121 about?
This course introduces fundamental concepts in biology. It explores the characteristics of living and non-living things, classification of organisms, and differences between plants and animals. The course also covers plant and animal morphology, life cycles, genetics, ecology, taxonomy, and organic evolution. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of general biology principles.
How many units does SED121 have?
SED121, Biology For Integrated Science, has 15 units across 5 modules, over 82 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is SED121?
SED121 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Education.
Is SED121 hard?
SED121 is rated beginner level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does SED121 take to study?
About 52 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is SED121 assessed?
SED121 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with SED121?
Science Teacher, Laboratory Technician and Environmental Educator.