- Transmit to students a view of Biology as an integral part of education and culture that allows them to recognise its presence in Nature through Science, Technology and Arts
- Develop analytical and abstraction skills in students and logical and rigorous thinking through the study of Biology
- Train graduates in the nature, methods and the most important purposes of the various branches of biology, giving them access to a job position with a medium-high level of responsibility, or continue further studies in scientific or technological disciplines with a high degree of autonomy
- Studies leading to the undergraduate degree in Biology will:
- Teaching and research, primarily in: Healthcare; Industry (predominantly the pharmaceutical, agro-alimentary and chemical industries); industries involving farming and the environment; information, documentation and outreach professionals which may include commerce, buisness marketing and management
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General Skills
- To understand concepts, methods and main results from the various branches of biology, as well as a historical perspective of their development
- To collect and analyse data, information and relevant results, draw conclusions and write reports on scientific, technological or other problems requiring the use of biological tools
- To apply both theoretical and practical knowledge acquired and the ability of analysis and abstraction, in defining and approaching problems and finding solutions to them in both an academic and a professional context
- To communicate, in writing and orally, knowledge, procedures, results and ideas in Biology to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- To study and learn independently, organising time and resources, new knowledge and techniques in any scientific or technological discipline
- Recognise different levels of organisation in living systems and identify organisms
- Recognise and identify the most important geological forms, materials and structures
- Identify paleontological evidence
- Obtain, handle, conserve and observe specimens
- Analyse and characterise human samples and other biological material
- Catalogue, assess and handle and manage natural resources
- Perform phylogenetic analyses
- Isolate, analyse and identify biomolecules and identify and use bio-indicators
- Study metabolic activities
- Identify and analyse material of biological origin and its anomalies
- Manipulate genetic material, perform genetic analysis and provide genetic counselling
- Isolate and cultivate micro-organisms and viruses
- Develop and apply micro-organism products and processes
- Design and implement bio-technology processes
- Perform cell and tissue cultures
- Perform bio-assays and biological diagnoses
- Carry out production and optimisation studies on animals and plants
- Analyse and understand the behaviour of living creatures
- Sample, characterise and manage populations and communities
- Design models of biological processes
- Describe, analyse, evaluate and plan the physical environment
- Study environmental impact and diagnose and find solutions for environmental problems
- Manage, conserve and restore populations and ecosystems
- Develop and implement bio-control techniques
- Compile information, design experiments and analyse the results
- Direct, write and implement projects related to Biology
- Develop and implement management systems related to Biology
- Thematic mapping
- Perform functional tests, determine and interpret vital parameters
- Interpret, plan and design the territory and landscape
- Soil sampling, interpretation and recognition as constituent entities of terrestrial ecosystems
- Perform services and processes related to Biology
- Work safely in the laboratory
Specific Skills
Students must demonstrate curiosity and the observational skills needed to understand problems relating to nature, the ability to work as part of a team, the ability to interpret data, identify connections and work across disciplines, and also show perseverance, enthusiasm, and dedication to this vast scientific field