FOUNDATION BIOLOGY I

About this Course

This is the first of the two-semester course in Foundation Biology for students at the Centre of Foundation Studies. This 5-credit course focuses on the structure of life and some of the fundamental processes that characterize living things. It includes macromolecules, cells, plasma membrane transport, enzymes, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, biodiversity, and ecology. This course is designed with a logical progression of topics arranged for students who are entering tertiary education with different learning styles and varied stages of preparedness to further their studies at a higher level.

Course Learning Outcomes

1) Explain the concept of cell biology and ecology of living organisms in its ecosystem.
2) Display technical skills of basic scientific tools in cell biology and ecology.
3) Apply knowledge and skills to analyse the concepts of cell biology and ecology.
4) Demonstrate basic digital technology applications to search, retrieve and manage information related to the impact of man-made environmental disasters and propose a solution for living organisms and their ecosystems.

Course Syllabus

+ Course Syllabus

1) Macromolecules
2) Cell structure and functions
3) Plasma membrane transport
4) Enzymes
5) Cellular respiration
6) Photosynthesis
7) Biodiversity
8) Ecology

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 : Do I need to have biology knowledge prior to join this course?
A1 : Yes

Q2 : I am not a UiTM student. Can I join this course?
A2 : Yes, you can. You can sign up via this link https://ufuture.uitm.edu.my/signup

Q3 : How can I ask further questions for certain topics?
A3 : You are welcome to email us at [email protected]