Generic Degree Course Competences

• CG1 : Develop the capacity for analysis, synthesis and critical reasoning.
• CG10 : Develop knowledge-based critical attitudes.
• CG3 : Solve problems effectively.
• CG4 : Show capacity for teamwork.
• CG5 : Commitment to ethics and the values of equality, as well as social responsibility as a citizen and as a professional.
• CG6 : Self-learning.

Specific Competences:>>Theoretical

• CE1 : Acquire the fundamentals of biological terminology, nomenclature, conventions and units.
• CE10 : Understand the fundamentals of the regulation of vital functions of organisms through internal and external factors and identify mechanisms for adapting to the environment.
• CE13 : Study the structure and function of biomolecules and understand their function in biological processes.
• CE14 : Understand the fundamentals of replication, transcription, translation and modification of genetic material.
• CE15 : Identify the main metabolic pathways.
• CE16 : Understand cell signalling mechanisms.
• CE18 : Analyse the structure and functions of animal and plant viruses, cells, tissues, organs and systems.
• CE19 : Study animal and plant anatomy and morphology.
• CE20 : Understand the basic principles of immunity in living beings.
• CE21 : Isolate, cultivate and modify microorganisms, cells and tissue of pluricellular organisms.
• CE22 : Analyse and interpret the development, growth and biological cycles of living beings.
• CE4 : Recognise different levels of organisation in living systems.
• CE5 : Understand the concept of life and know its origin and history, together with that of the Earth.
• CE6 : Understand the mechanisms of heredity and foundations of genetic improvement.
• CE7 : Understand evolutionary mechanisms and models.
• CE8 : Understand and know the genetic foundations of diversity.
• CE9 : Identify organisms and interpret the diversity of species in the environment, as well as their origin, evolution and behaviour.

Specific Competences:>>Ability

• CE29 : Show knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories related to the areas of Biology.
• CE30 : Interpret, evaluate, process and synthesis Biological data and information.
• CE31 : Recognise and implement good scientific practices for measurement and experimentation.
• CE32 : Safe handling: biological material, reagents, instruments and devices used in Biology.
• CE33 : Carry out standard laboratory procedures involved in analytical tasks.
• CE35 : Interpret data gathered from observation and measurement in the laboratory and the field.
• CE36 : Prepare, present and defend scientific and technical reports both in writing and orally to an audience.
• CE37 : Ability to find, analyse, understand and write scientific and technical texts.
• CE38 : Use inductive and deductive methods correctly in the field of Biology.
• CE39 : Recognise and evaluate biological processes in daily life.
• CE40 : Relate Biology to other disciplines.
• CE41 : Acquire the ability to direct, advise, design and execute biological process projects and studies.
• CE45 : Carry out biological biotests and diagnoses.
• CE46 : Design biological models.

Generic UA Competences

• CGUA2 : Express oneself correctly, both orally and in writing, in either of the official languages of the Region of Valencia.
• CGUA3 : Possess computer skills relevant to the field of study.
• CGUA4 : Acquire or possess basic ICT skills (Information and Communication Technologies) and manage the information obtained correctly.