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| BIO 051 (Fall BIO 052 (Spring) | Foundation Biology I and II Credit: 12 | Instructor: TBA Prerequisites: Form 5 or 6 |
| Biology Stage 6 aims to provide learning experiences through which students will:
• acquire knowledge and understanding about fundamental concepts related to living things and
their environments, the historical development of these concepts and their application to personal,
social, economic, technological and environmental situations
• progress from the consideration of specific data and knowledge to the understanding of models
and concepts and the explanation of generalised biology terms, from the collection and
organisation of information to problem-solving, and from the use of simple communication skills
to those which are more sophisticated
• develop positive attitudes towards the study of living things, the environment and the opinions
held by others, recognising the importance of evidence and the use of
Referents: Biological Sciences 91F and 92F: Foundation Biology 1 and 2, University of Auckland | ||
| BIO 101 (Fall) BIO 102 (Spring) | General Biology I and II Credit: 12 | Instructor: Mårten Runquist |
| Students will appreciate the breath and depth of this course in many aspects of life-science, biological chemistry, cell biology, zoology, ecology and evolution. Starting with a brief summary of basic chemistry and the important molecules of life we stress the differences between different life-forms that have evolved on the planet. We experience the wildlife of Tonga and especially concentrate on the diversity of the reef and the rainforest from a scientific angle. We also concentrate on conservation and restoration biology from a Tongan viewpoint since the area is declared a biological hotspot internationally. In the second part emphasis is put on biochemistry and physiology linked to diseases, nutrition and mammalian development and many more medical aspects of biological science. | ||
| BIO 141 (Fall) BIO 142 (Spring) | Human Biology I and II Credit: 12 | Instructor: Mårten Runquist |
| The structures of the human body and how they function: the living cell, the skeletal system, nervous system, autonomic nervous system, and the senses; the alimentary system, diet and nutrition, heart, and blood circulation; respiratory system, kidneys, endocrine system, and reproductive system. | ||