Degree in Biology

Competencies

Competencies are the set of knowledge, skills and attitudes to be acquired by students throughout the degree, aimed at preparing them for the exercise of professional activities.

They refer to the Dublin Descriptors and are as follows:

– To know the most important concepts, methods and results of the different branches of Biology, as well as a historical perspective of its development.

– Collect and interpret relevant data, information and results, draw conclusions and issue reasoned reports on scientific, technological or other problems that require the use of biological tools.

– Apply both the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired and the capacity for analysis and abstraction in the definition and formulation of problems and in the search for their solutions in both academic and professional contexts.

– Communicate, both in writing and orally, knowledge, procedures, results and ideas in Biology to both specialized and non-specialized audiences.

– Study and learn independently, organizing time and resources, new knowledge and techniques in any scientific or technological discipline.

These are the skills directly related to the Degree and represent the basis of the Bachelor's Degree in Biology. These skills have been taken from the White Paper on the Bachelor's Degree in Biology.

What a biology graduate should know:

  1. Concept and origin of life.
  2. Types and levels of organization.
  3. Mechanisms of inheritance.
  4. Evolutionary mechanisms and models.
  5. Fossil record.
  6. Main geological processes.
  7. Genetic bases of biodiversity.
  8. Animal diversity.
  9. Diversity of plants and fungi.
  10. Diversity of microorganisms and viruses.
  11. Systematics and phylogeny.
  12. Biogeography.
  13. Structure and function of biomolecules.
  14. Replication, transcription, translation and modification of genetic material.
  15. Metabolic pathways.
  16. Cell signaling.
  17. Bioenergetics.
  18. Structure and function of viruses.
  19. Structure and function of the prokaryotic cell.
  20. Structure and function of the eukaryotic cell.
  21. Structure and function of animal and plant tissues, organs and systems.
  22. Animal and plant anatomy and morphology.
  23. Developmental biology.
  24. Regulation and integration of animal functions.
  25. Regulation and integration of plant functions.
  26. Regulation of microbial activity.
  27. Basis of immunity.
  28. Functional adaptations to the environment.
  29. Biological cycles.
  30. The physical environment: water, atmospheric and terrestrial.
  31. Population structure and dynamics.
  32. Interactions between species.
  33. Structure and dynamics of communities.
  34. Energy flows and biogeochemical cycles in ecosystems.
  35. Physical and chemical principles of biology.
  36. Mathematics and statistics applied to biology.
  37. Computer science applied to biology.
  38. Bases of legislation.
  39. Fundamentals of economics and management.
  40. Biology didactics.
  41. Functions of the profession.
  42. Historical view of biology.
  43. Scientific Method.
  44. Cartographic techniques.

What should a biology graduate know how to do:

  1. Recognize different levels of organization in living systems. Identify organisms.
  2. Recognize and identify the most important materials, structures and geological forms.
  3. Identify paleontological evidence.
  4. Obtain, handle, preserve and observe specimens.
  5. Analyze and characterize samples of human origin and other biological materials.
  6. Catalog, evaluate and manage natural resources.
  7. Perform phylogenetic analysis.
  8. Isolate, analyze and identify biomolecules. Identify and use bioindicators.
  9. Evaluate metabolic activities.
  10. Identify and analyze material of biological origin and its anomalies.
  11. Manipulate genetic material, perform genetic analysis and provide netic counseling.
  12. Perform isolation and cultivation of microorganisms and viruses.
  13. Develop and apply microorganism products and processes.
  14. Design and apply biotechnological processes.
  15. Perform cell and tissue cultures.
  16. Perform bioassays and biological diagnostics
  17. Conduct studies on animal and plant production and improvement.
  18. Analyze and interpret the behavior of living beings.
  19. Sample, characterize and manage populations and communities.
  20. Design biological process models.
  21. Describe, analyze, evaluate and plan the physical environment.
  22. Assess environmental impact. Diagnose and solve environmental problems.
  23. Manage, conserve and restore populations and ecosystems.
  24. Develop and apply biocontrol techniques.
  25. Obtain information, design experiments and interpret the results
  26. Direct, write and execute projects related to Biology.
  27. Develop and implement management systems related to Biology.
  28. Create thematic maps.
  29. Perform functional tests, determine vital parameters and interpret them.
  30. Interpret, plan and design the territory and landscape.
  31. Perform services and processes related to biology
  32. Working safely in the laboratory.

Transferable to a multitude of functions and tasks. This includes both instrumental and interpersonal skills, as well as systemic skills.

  1. Ability to organize and plan.
  2. Ability to analyze and synthesize.
  3. Oral and written communication in the native language.
  4. Knowledge of a foreign language.
  5. Computer skills related to the field of study.
  6. Information management capacity.
  7. Problem solving.
  8. Decision making.
  9. Teamwork.
  10. Critical reasoning.
  11. I work in an interdisciplinary team.
  12. I work in an international context.
  13. Interpersonal relationship skills.
  14. Recognition of diversity and multiculturalism.
  15. Ethical commitment.
  16. Self-directed learning.
  17. Adaptation to new situations.
  18. Creativity.
  19. Leadership.
  20. Knowledge of other cultures and customs.
  21. Initiative and entrepreneurial spirit.
  22. Motivation for quality.
  23. Sensitivity to environmental issues.