2303101 GEN BIO I

Course Number 2303101
Course Credits3 (3-0-6)
Course AbbrviationGEN BIO I
Course Title (TH)ชีววิทยาทั่วไป 1
Course Title (EN)GENERAL BIOLOGY I
Responsible UnitFaculty of Science, Department of Biology
Type of CourseInternational Course
SemesterIntl 1st semester
Academic Year2024
Course Coordinator
Measurement Method
Type of CourseSemester Course
Course ConditionNone
Course StatusRequired Course
Instructors / staffs
Enrollment conditionsNone
Degree levelBachelor
Related curricularBachelor of Science in Biotechnology (2562)
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (2567)
Course description (TH)แนะนําเบื้องต้นเกี่ยวกับเรื่องของเซลล์ซึ่งเป็นหน่วยพื้นฐานของสิ่งมีชีวิต แนวคิดสมัยใหม่ในเรื่องของเซลล์ การจัดระเบียบ โครงสร้าง และหน้าที่ของเซลล์ สรีรวิทยาเปรียบเทียบในสัตว์ชนิดต่าง ๆ การสืบพันธุ์ การเจริญ วิวัฒนาการ นิเวศวิทยา พฤติกรรมของสัตว์ และความหลากหลายทางชีวภาพ
Course description (EN)An Introduction to the cell as the basic unit of life; modern cell concepts; cell organization; cell structure and function; comparative approach of animal physiology; reproduction; development; evolution; ecology; animal behavior and biodiversity.
Curriculum mapping/CU-1.1: Behavioral Objectives Possessing well-rounded knowledge
/CU-1.2: Possessing in-depth knowledge
CU-2.1: Being moral and ethical
CU-2.2: Having an awareness of etiquette
/CU-3.1: Being able to think critically
/CU-3.2: Being able to think creatively
/CU-3.3: Having skills in problem solving
CU-4.1: Having professional skills
CU-4.2: Having communication skills
CU-4.3: Having skills in information technology
CU-4.4: Having mathematical and statistical skills
CU-4.5: Having management skills
CU-5.1: Having an inquiring mind
CU-5.2: Knowing how to learn
CU-5.3: Having leadership qualities
CU-5.4: Maintaining well-being
CU-5.5: Being community-minded and possessing social responsibility
CU-5.6: Sustaining Thainess in a globalized world
/subPLO1.1 Explain biotechnology knowledge in practice.
subPLO1.2 Analyze biotechnology knowledge in practice.
subPLO1.3 Apply biotechnology knowledge in practice.
/PLO2 Employ biotechnology-related technology and scientific tools.
PLO3 Communicate effectively in English within the Biotechnology field.
PLO4 Demonstrate behavior that aligns with ethical principles, moral values, and professional ethics.
PLO5 Demonstrate social responsibility, courage, and creativity.
Course learning outcome (CLO)1. Explain biological principles from cells to ecosystems.
2. Explain and give examples of biological applications in daily life.
#DateTimeLearning contentInstructorCLORemark
1Unit 1: Introduction
2Unit 2: Chemistry of Life and Cell
3Unit 2: Chemistry of Life and Cell
4Unit 3: Maintenance of life
5Unit 3: Maintenance of life
6Unit 3: Maintenance of life
7Unit 3: Maintenance of life
8Unit 4.1: Cell division and genetics
9Unit 4.1: Cell division and genetics
10Unit 4.2: Reproduction and development
11Unit 5: Evolution and Diversity
12Unit 5: Evolution and Diversity
13Unit 7: Ecology and behavior
14Unit 7: Ecology and behavior
15Unit 7: Ecology and behavior
16
Teaching/learning mediaPowerPoint media
Electronics and website media
Communication channels / LMS
TypeChannel identifier / URLRemarks
Learning Management System (LMS)MyCourseville
McGraw-Hill Connect / https://connect.mheducation.com/
E-mail
Assessment methodLevel of assessmentRelated CLOPercentage
Assignment20 %
Examination (Exam I / Midterm / Exam III / Final)80 %
GradingGrading SystemLetter Grad (A-F)
Grading methodCriterion-referenced Grading (อิงเกณฑ์)
Minimum Passing Level (MPL)50
Reading list
TypeTitleRemarks
Required TextbookRaven, P., Johnson, G., Mason, K., Losos, J. and Duncan, T. (2021). Biology. 13th Edition. McGraw-Hill Education. New York.None
Additional TextbookReece J. B., Urry L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., and Jackson, R. B. (2014). Campbell Biology 10th edition. Benjamin Cummings Publishing company, Inc. New York.None
Course evaluationCourse evaluation systemmyCourseVille
Details of improvement from previous evaluation
Course quality controlResponses to complaints / petitions from studentsDirectly to the instructor