Admission requirements
High school level biology or some self-study through provided materials before or near the beginning of the course.
Description
This course integrates knowledge from biology and chemistry to understand the human body and health-related issues. The course balances between deepening knowledge of biology and exploration of case studies to apply this knowledge. After covering cell biology and the genetic bases of life, we will discuss several important systems which are key in to understanding health, including the endocrine system, the immune system, respiratory system and the cardiovascular system. The course takes an applied approach by learning science through applications and case studies related to health.
It prepares students for more in-depth understanding for courses in the health sciences track of the Global Health, Innovation and Society major, enabling students to bridge the scientific and social dimensions of health.
Course Objectives
After successful completion of this course students can:
Define and discuss key concepts in biology at different scales, ranging from molecular to individual level;
Identify and describe the structure and function of important biological systems, including the endocrine system, the immune system and the cardiovascular system;
Understanding biological pathways of disease;
Apply scientific knowledge to real world case studies related to health
Interpret scientific literature and apply research findings related to biomedical science, to case studies related to human health.
Timetable
Timetables for courses offered at Leiden University College in 2024-2025 will be published on this page of the e-Prospectus.
Mode of instruction
The course will involve lectures and interactive sessions to advance knowledge of biology and to apply it to health topics. Outside of class learning though online videos and textbook readings will be reinforced through its application in in-class activities and case studies.
Assessment Method
Participation – 10%
Group project – 30%
Case application – 15%
Exam – 45%
Reading list
- Neil A. Campbell and Jane B. Reece. 2020. Biology: A Global Approach. Pearson. 11th or 12th Global Edition
Registration
Courses offered at Leiden University College (LUC) are usually only open to LUC students and LUC exchange students. Leiden University students who participate in one of the university’s Honours tracks or programmes may register for one LUC course, if availability permits. Registration is coordinated by the Education Coordinator, course.administration@luc.leidenuniv.nl.
Contact
Instructor TBA.
Questions can be directed to the Global Health, Innovation, and Society Major Team Lead, Dr. Kristin Makszin, k.m.makszin@luc.leidenuniv.nl
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