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Bachelor's degree in Biology

Basic chemistry9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Química Química Chemistry  (3103G00040)

The chemical elements: Atomic structure basics.Periodic table.Chemical links: Covalent linkage and molecular geometry.Ionic bonds. Born-Haber cycle. Metallic links Intermolecular links (supramolecular chemistry). Foundations of organic and inorganic chemistry: Organic compounds Elements of inorganic chemistry. Thermodynamics and chemical balance: Principles of Thermodynamics.Thermochemistry.Chemical equilibrium. Balances in solutions: Introduction: solutions.Equilibria of proton transfer.Concept of acid and bases. Acidity constant. Concept of pH.Calculation of pH. Solubility and complexation.Oxidation-reduction reactionsElectrochemical batteries. ElectrolysisChemical kinetics: Formal chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms.

Bbasic 9.00 A Aannual

Basic biology9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Biologia Biología Biology  (3103G00041)

Origin and evolution of living beings.Biodiversity and filogènia. Molecular basis of living organisms.Structure, organisation and development of living organisms.Functional aspects of living organisms.Organisation of populations and ecosystems

Bbasic 9.00 A Aannual

Basic mathematics9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Matemàtiques MatemáticasMathematics  (3103G00042)

Real functions of a variable: elementary functions (exponential, logarithms, trigonomètriques).Derivation and integration of functions of a variable.Problems of optimisation.Real functions of several variables: domain, partial derivatives, contour curves directional derivatives and optimisation.Differential equations of first order: general solution, the problem of initial value, equations of separable variables, linear equations, examples of the dynamics of populations and of the chemical kinetics.Linear differential equations of second order to constant coefficients.Examples: the system too much - spring, electrical circuits.Vectorial spaces, systems of linear and matrix equations.Values and own vectors.

Bbasic 9.00 A Aannual

Basic physics9 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

FísicaFísicaPhysics  (3103G00043)

Scales.Dimensions.Vectorial analysis.Kinematics and dynamics.Work Gravitation and energy.Quantity of movement.Shocks.Dynamics of Solids.Fluids.Hydrostatics.Hydrodynamics.Electricity.Electrostatics.Magnetism.Magnetic field.Magnetic induction.Magnetism in the subject area.Waves.Equation of waves.Physical optics.Polarisation.Interference and diffraction.Linear optics.Lenses.Radioactivity.Radioactive materials.

Bbasic 9.00 A Aannual

Basic geology6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Geologia Geología Geology  (3103G00044)

Introduction to the Geology: fields of study, principles and models. The Earth as a planet: origin, forms, dimensions and movements. Structure, dynamics and history of the Earth Introduction to the crystalline solid state.Geological materials: minerals and rocks.

Bbasic 6.00 A Aannual

Integrated scientific techniques18.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Tècniques científiques integrades ITécnicas científicas integradas IScientific integrated techniques I  (3103G00001)

Security in the use of chemical products.Symbols and pictograms of dangerousness.Sentences R and S Organisation of the laboratory and security.Storage of products.Management of laboratory waste.Performances in the event of emergency.Biological risk in the laboratory.Risks and security in the fieldwork Information Sources scientific.Scientific information research.As quoting scientific information.Copyright of the information.Design and planning of a statistical study.Techniques to obtain data.Univariant statistical exploratory analysis of data.Statistical exploratory analysis bichanging data.The statistical resources of the programmes of free software like R, G-Stat and others of similar and/or of Microsoft Office Excel.

Bbasic 6.00 A Aannual

Tècniques científiques integrades IITécnicas científicas integradas IIScientific integrated techniques II  (3103G00002)

Scientific method.Observation and experimentation.Models and laws of scale.Basic design of experiments and sampling.Calibrations, patterns and controls.Collection of environmental and experimental samples.Use of material and basic instruments in fieldwork.Familiarisation with the basic procedures of identification of plant and animal species Use of the basic laboratory material, basic handling techniques, preparation and cleaning of material, acquisition of working habits and protection.Use of basic scientific laboratory instruments.Familiarisation with the most common techniques in the scientific laboratory.Recording procedures and results.Annotation of experimental and observational data.Measures and significant figures.Units, dimensions and scales.Organisation and basic analysis of data.Calculation and propagation of errors.Reports and dissertation preparation.

Bbasic 6.00 A Aannual

Tècniques científiques integrades IIITécnicas científicas integradas IIIScientific integrated techniques III  (3103G01077)

Use of the biological laboratory material and instruments for field work.Acquisition of work and protection habits. Introduction to basic biological laboratory and field techniques. Performing quantitative measures and qualitative chemical and physical processes observations, applied to biology.

Bbasic 6.00 A Aannual

Biochemistry9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

BioquímicaBioquímicaBiochemistry  (3103G00004)

Structure and function of macromolecules.Catalysis and control of biochemical reactions.The function of the metals in the biological processes.Bioenergetics.Metabolism.Genetic information.Structure, properties and chemical reactivity of biomolecules.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BL 1first semester

Experimentació en bioquímicaExperimentación en bioquímicaBiochemistry experimentation  (3103G00005)

OBCompulsory 3.00 BL 1first semester

Cytology and histology9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Citologia i histologiaCitología e histologíaCytology and histology  (3103G00006)

The cell: structure and function.Cell differentiation.Animal tissues.Plant tissues.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BL 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Pràctiques de citologia i histologiaPrácticas de citología e histologíaExperimental cytology and histology  (3103G01007)

Basic methodologies in Cytology and Histology.Microscopic bases of organography.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Zoology9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

ZoologiaZoologíaZoology  (3103G00015)

Basic knowledge in zoology.Foundations of the organisation and the animal development, compared anatomy and systematics, as well as of diversity, filogènia and ecology of the big animal groups.Foundations of applied zoology.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BL 1first semester

Pràctiques de zoologiaPrácticas de zoologíaExperimental zoology  (3103G00065)

OBCompulsory 3.00 BL 1first semester

Statistics6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

EstadísticaEstadísticaStatistics  (3103G00045)

Theory of probability.Statistical inference.Experiments with only one factor.Linear models. Non-parametric contrasts. Multivariate descriptive analysis applied to scientific experimentation.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BL 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Microbiology9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

MicrobiologiaMicrobiologíaMicrobiology  (3103G00016)

Introduction to the world of the microorganisms.The structure and functioning of prokaryotes. Introduction to bacterial metabolism, plasticity and variability of catabolism.Microbial genetics.Introduction to virology.Diversity, taxonomy and filogènia of the procaryotes. Fundamentals of applied microbiology. Introduction to clinical and diagnostic microbiology.Foundations of microbial ecology and environmental microbiology.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BL 2second semester

Pràctiques de microbiologiaPrácticas de microbiologíaExperimental microbiology  (3103G01011)

Basic laboratory methodologies of microbiology. Cultivation and maintenance of bacterial strains. Sterility and handling of culture materials. Structural assays. Physiological assays.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester

Genetics9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

GenèticaGenéticaGenetics  (3103G00007)

Nature, organisation, function and transmission of hereditary material.Recombination and genetic analysis.Changes in the hereditary material.Regulation of gene expression.Genetic principles of populations, evolutionary genetics and human genetics.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BL 2second semester

Pràctiques de genèticaPrácticas de genéticaExperimental genetics  (3103G01013)

Bases of the organisation in plants.Main structural types.Vital cycles.Plant diversity and phylogenic lines.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester

Botany9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

BotànicaBotánicaBotany  (3103G00017)

Bases of the organisation in plants.Main structural types.Vital cycles.Plant diversity and phylogenic lines. Basics of organisation in plants.Main structural types.Vital cycles.Plant diversity and phylogenic lines.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BL 2second semester

Pràctiques de botànicaPrácticas de botánicaExperimental botany  (3103G00064)

OBCompulsory 3.00 BL 2second semester

Plant physiology9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Fisiologia vegetalFisiología vegetalPlant Physiology  (3103G01016)

Plant function and regulation.Hydric relationships, nutrition, photosynthesis, growth and development.

OBCompulsory 6.00 A 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Pràctiques de fisiologia vegetalPrácticas de fisiología vegetalExperimental plant physiology  (3103G01017)

Methodologies for the study of the functions and the regulation of the same ones in plants.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester
EJ 1first semester

Ecology9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

EcologiaEcologíaEcology  (3103G00018)

Foundations.Environmental factors.Autoecology.Ecophysiology.Interaction among species.Description and type of communities.Structure and function of ecosystems.Succession and exploitation.Human ecology.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BL 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Pràctiques d'ecologiaPrácticas de ecologíaExperimental ecology  (3103G00066)

OBCompulsory 3.00 BL 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Evolution9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

EvolucióEvoluciónEvolution  (3103G01020)

The origin of life and evolution. Natural population variability.Agents of evolutionary change.Concept of species and speciation.Genetic bases of speciation.Molecular evolution.Phylogeny and reconstruction techniques of evolutionary history. Human population genetics and evolution.Palaeontology.

OBCompulsory 6.00 A 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Pràctiques d'evolucióPrácticas de evoluciónExperimental evolution  (3103G01021)

Methodologies and techniques applied to evolutionary studies.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester
EJ 1first semester

Animal physiology9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Fisiologia animal IFisiología animal IAnimal physiology I  (3103G01022)

Structure and function of animal organs and systems.Regulation and integration of functions.Functional adaptations to the environment.

OBCompulsory 6.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Fisiologia animal IIFisiología animal IIAnimal physiology II  (3103G01023)

How animals function: practical work that entails observation, experimentation, analysis and discussion.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Molecular biology9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Biologia molecularBiología molecularMolecular biology  (3103G00019)

Structure and mobility of genomes. Replication and transcription of nucleic acids.Regulation of gene expression.Maturation, type and functions of RNA. Protein synthesis.Techniques for the study and modification of nucleic acids.MutagenesisRecombinant DNA techniques and expression of recombinant proteins.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BL 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
AA 2second semester
F 2second semester

Pràctiques de biologia molecularPrácticas de biología molecularExperimental molecular biology  (3103G00063)

OBCompulsory 3.00 BL 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
AA 2second semester

One of the following requirements must be met

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

GeobotànicaGeobotánicaGeobotany  (3103G00021)

Ecological factors that determine the distribution of the plants.Population dynamics and methods of studying plant communities. Overview of the distribution of vegetation on Earth.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

BiodiversitatBiodiversidadBiodiversity  (3103G00020)

Concept and value of the biodiversity.Origin and levels of biodiversity.Identification of genetic resources as components of biological diversity: the population as a management and conservation unit.Strategies for the conservation of biological diversity: management and conservation models.Loss of biodiversity: causes of extinction and impact of the human species.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Comunitats animalsComunidades animalesAnimal communities  (3103G00022)

Structuring and dynamics of animal communities.Morphological and physiological adaptations.Sea and terrestrial zoocenosis.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Gestió de faunaGestión de faunaFauna management  (3103G00061)

Integrated management of biological diversity. In situ and ex situ conservation, criteria for the exploitation of natural resources, control of alien species and pests. Legislation related to conservation. Management for the conservation of wild fauna.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Gestió de floraGestión de floraFlora management  (3103G00062)

Integrated management of biological diversity. In situ and ex situ conservation, criteria for the exploitation of natural resources, control of alien species and pests. Legislation related to conservation. Management for the conservation of wild plant diversity.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Fonaments de bioinformàticaFundamentos de bioinformáticaFundamental bioinformatics  (3103G00008)

Basic concepts.Biological databases.Comparison of sequences.Structural bioinformatics. ‘Omics’ analysis

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Bioinformàtica aplicadaBioinformática aplicadaApplied bioinformatics  (3103G00009)

Bioinformatic tools via web.Access to biological databases.Molecular phylogeny.Gene identification. Expression of genes and microarrays.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Fisiologia bacterianaFisiología bacterianaBacterial physiology  (3103G00023)

Functioning of the bacterial cell.Analysis of internal and external structures.Behaviour and adaptation of the bacterial cell in answer to external conditions.Application of new study methodologies.Metabolic models.Regulation mechanisms.Mechanisms of molecular signalling.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EF 1first semester

VirologiaVirologíaVirology  (3103G00024)

Structure, organisation and variability of viruses.Virus cultivation and quantification methods. Regulation of the viral cycle in bacteriophages, lytic interaction and lysogenic phenomenon. Bacteriophages and plasmas. Animal viruses: classification, structure and means of replication. Plant viruses: structure classification and means of replication. Pathogenesis, diagnosis and epidemiology of viruses. Viroids and prions.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Ampliació de biologia cel·lularAmpliación de biología celularAdvanced cellular biology  (3103G00057)

Cellular communication mechanisms. Transduction of signals and cell response.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Projects6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

ProjectesProyectosProjects  (3103G01072)

Project: definition and objectives.Origin and classification of projects.Stages, organisation, documentation and legal aspects of a project.Project direction and management.Basic principles.Market study.Supply and demand analysis.Market forecasting techniquesProject size: economies of scale and optimization.Location: location evaluation methods.Project investments.Concepts and estimate methods.Production expenses: manufacture and management.Distribution of expenses.Economic evaluation of projects.Analysis of risks and sensitivity.Project drafting and presentation.

OBCompulsory 6.00 A 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Two of the following requirements must be met

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Biotecnologia de la reproduccióBiotecnología de la reproducciónReproduction and animal biotechnology  (3103G00025)

In vitro cultivation of mammal cells. Applications of animal cell culture.Transgènesi: methods to create transgenic animals.Transgenic and clònics.Techniques for improving fertilization, production and animal health.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Biotecnologia vegetalBiotecnología vegetalPlant biotechnology  (3103G00026)

In vitro culture. Biology of in vitro cells and tissues. Micro-propagation. Somaclonal variation Cryo-preservation. Production of compounds of interest for crops in vitro. Large scale crop production. Introduction to the molecular biology of plants.Genetic plant engineering.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Biotecnologia alimentàriaBiotecnología alimentariaFood biotechnology  (3103G00010)

Modern techniques in microbiology, biotechnology and food analysis.Applications of the biotechnology to the development of foods. Biotechnological advances in food security. Genetically modified foods.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Genètica aplicadaGenética aplicadaApplied genetics  (3103G00011)

Definition of molecular scoreboard.Type of scoreboards and detection.Techniques of genotipatge. Of the phenotype in the gene: genetic maps, QTLs and studies of association.Forensic genetics and traceability.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

GenòmicaGenómicaGenomics  (3103G00012)

Organisation of the ADN and of the chromosome.Sequencing and resequencing techniques.Elements and structure of the genome.The ADN coding and not coding.Genome types and databases.Applications of genomics: comparison of genomes.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Microbiologia clínicaMicrobiología clínicaClinical Microbiology  (3103G01041)

Bacteria, fungi, protozoa and pathogenic viruses.Clinical sampling systems for microbiological study.Identification and cultivation of pathogenic micro-organisms.Infectious diseases and control.Molecular bases of the pathogeny of micro-organisms.Host-pathogen interaction, invasiveness, toxigenicity.Main microbial toxins, detection, analysis and action mechanisms.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Regulació metabòlicaRegulación metabólicaMetabolism regulation  (3103G01042)

Description, integration and regulation of metabolic routes. Hormonal action.Intermediate metabolism of cardiohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Genètica humanaGenética humanaHuman genetics  (3103G01043)

Mendelian inheritance in human populations.Analysis of pedigrees.Human cytogenetics.Genetic bases of human diseases.Treatment of genetic diseases.Genetic counselling.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

ImmunologiaInmunologíaImmunology  (3103G00013)

Cell bases of the immunity and the inflammation.Foundations of the defence mechanisms animal.Type of immunity.Immunodeficiencies.Immunological techniques.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

NeurobiologiaNeurobiologíaNeurobiology  (3103G00014)

Cell and molecular bases in neurobiology. Neurobiology of cognitive processes.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Reproducció i desenvolupamentReproducción y desarrolloReproduction and development  (3103G01046)

Anatomy and physiology of the masculine and feminine reproductive organ.Gametogenesis.Fertilisation and embryonic development. Fertility and sterility.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Genètica de poblacionsGenética de poblacionesPopulation Genetics  (3103G01047)

Genetic variation in natural populations.Analysis of continuous variation and discreet variation.Balanced populationsGenetic effects of factors that alter equilibrium and their detection.Hierarchical structure of populations.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Ecologia microbianaEcología microbianaMicrobial ecology  (3103G01048)

Responses of microbial populations to environmental factors.Interactions between microorganisms. Distribution and diversity of microorganisms in the environment: earth, aquatic means, extreme and unconventional environments. Microbiota associated with plants and animals, interaction mechanisms. Involvement of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycles.Methods for studying the diversity and function of micro-organisms in the environment. Microorganisms and pollution: consequences, uses and possibilities.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Organografia comparadaOrganografía comparadaCompared organography  (3103G01049)

Microscopic structure of the different organs, devices and systems of invertebrates and vertebrates.Comparison among homologous and analogous organs.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Introducció a la professionalitzacióIntroducción a la profesionalizaciónCareer advice  (3103G01050)

Functions of the profession.Social framework of the profession.Guidance on working in the profession.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

VertebratsVertebradosVertebrates  (3103G00027)

Introduction to the functional anatomy of the vertebrates.Evolution in relation in the middle and living.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Plantes vascularsPlantas vascularesVascular Plants  (3103G00028)

Organisation, morphology, systematics and evolution of vascular plants.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Ecologia de poblacionsEcología de poblacionesPopulation Ecology  (3103G00029)

Dynamics of animal and plant populations.Demography.Assessment of populations.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Botànica marinaBotánica marinaMarine Botany  (3103G00030)

The sea means.The pelàgic system.The bentònic system.Functioning of the sea ecosystems.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

ArtròpodesArtrópodosArthropods  (3103G00059)

Morphology of arthropods.Comparative functional anatomy: structure, physiology and behaviour.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

LimnologiaLimnologíaLimnology  (3103G00031)

The aquatic means epicontinental.Study of the communities and aquatic ecosystems and its functioning.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester

Ecologia marinaEcología marinaMarine Ecology  (3103G00032)

The sea means.The pelàgic system.The bentònic system.Functioning of the sea ecosystems.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester

Ecosistemes aquàticsEcosistemas acuáticosAquatic ecosystems  (3103G00033)

Functioning of the ecological processes in ecosystems of fresh water and sailors.Study of cases from experimental results and of field.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester

Genètica de la conservacióGenética de la conservaciónConservation genetics  (3103G00034)

Importance of genetics in conservation.Genetic bases of biological conservation.The fragmentation of habitat and reduction in population size.Genetic aspects of conservation in situ and ex situProblem of the translocation of individuals.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester

Restauració del medi naturalRestauración del medio naturalNatural environment restoration  (3103G00035)

Natural perturbations and antropogènies of the natural means.Programmes of restoration, legal frame, objectives and contents.Criteria and techniques of restoration.Restoration of spaces affected by extractives activities.Conditioning and re-vegetation of landfills.Restoration of humid zones.Reafforestation of zones degraded or set fire

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Ecologia aplicadaEcología aplicadaApplied ecology  (3103G00036)

Forced ecosystems.Eutrophication.Pollution and processes of purification vehicle.Deranged ecosystems.Ecology of the fires.Principles of the conservation and ecological restoration.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
SF 1first semester

OceanografiaOceanografíaOceanography  (3103G00037)

Temporary and spatial scales in fluids geophysicists Circulation termohalina.Tides: mechanisms and currents of tide.Geostrophic and ordinary currents induced by the wind.Superficial, intermediate and deep circulation.Main oceanic currents.Divergences and convergences.Fronts.Outcrops

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Recursos faunísticsRecursos faunísticosFauna resources  (3103G00038)

Hunting.Fishing in continental and sea waters.Control of problematic animal species

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Recursos vegetalsRecursos vegetalesVegetal resources  (3103G00039)

Plants of economic interest.Edible, medicine and bio-indicatory plants.Sustainable exploitation.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Resposta de la fauna i la vegetació al canvi climàticRespuesta de la fauna y la vegetación al cambio climáticoFauna and vegetation response to the climate change  (3103G01065)

Effects of climate change on the distribution, phenology and conservation of animals.Biotic homogenisation.Changes in land use and fauna.Study of the response strategies and mechanisms of vegetation to the factors of global change, especially those related to the fragmentation of the territory and climate change.Adaptive responses of plants.Consequences of changes in the biodiversity and areas of distribution of species on the structure and function of land ecosystems.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

One of the following requirements must be met

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Pràctiques externesPrácticas externasIndustry laboratory placement/residency  (3103G01073)

Carry out supervised practicals as part of a project.Collaboration and implication in the entrepreneurial or institutional tasks that entrust themselves to the pupil for the tutor and to the company or institution where they are carried out.The supervised learning period in a company is regulated by a company work placement agreement signed by the university and each of the companies or institutions where the work placements take place.

OPoptional 6.00 F 1first semester
J 2second semester
S 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Economia i gestió d'empresesEconomía y gestión de empresasCompany administration and finances  (3103G00060)

Analysis of the human and social factors that explain human exposure and vulnerability to environmental risks and the different management methods developed in response.Classifications and measures of environmental risk.Risk and uncertainty.Vulnerability to risk.Analysis of scientific and professional approaches to studying environmental risks.Environmental risks and regional planning.Management of natural risks: floods, droughts.Planning and management of technological risks. Mapping risks.Planning for emergencies.

OPoptional 6.00 RA 2second semester
BL 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Bachelor's thesis12.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Treball final de grauTrabajo final de gradoFinal project  (3103G01075)

Creative integration of knowledge and practical skills in order to solve a real biological problem.Structuring a solid defence from personal points of view based on well founded scientific knowledge.Presentation of the work carried out.Final degree project types: Research project or experimental development.Research project or biocomputer development. Data mining and bibliographical project and Educational Project.

TFGbachelor’s thesis 12.00 A Aannual
SJ Aannual
S Aannual
EJ Aannual
ITSELF Aannual
SS Aannual

Optional modules + academic recognition57.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

GeobotànicaGeobotánicaGeobotany  (3103G00021)

Ecological factors that determine the distribution of the plants.Population dynamics and methods of studying plant communities. Overview of the distribution of vegetation on Earth.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

BiodiversitatBiodiversidadBiodiversity  (3103G00020)

Concept and value of the biodiversity.Origin and levels of biodiversity.Identification of genetic resources as components of biological diversity: the population as a management and conservation unit.Strategies for the conservation of biological diversity: management and conservation models.Loss of biodiversity: causes of extinction and impact of the human species.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Comunitats animalsComunidades animalesAnimal communities  (3103G00022)

Structuring and dynamics of animal communities.Morphological and physiological adaptations.Sea and terrestrial zoocenosis.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Gestió de faunaGestión de faunaFauna management  (3103G00061)

Integrated management of biological diversity. In situ and ex situ conservation, criteria for the exploitation of natural resources, control of alien species and pests. Legislation related to conservation. Management for the conservation of wild fauna.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Gestió de floraGestión de floraFlora management  (3103G00062)

Integrated management of biological diversity. In situ and ex situ conservation, criteria for the exploitation of natural resources, control of alien species and pests. Legislation related to conservation. Management for the conservation of wild plant diversity.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Fonaments de bioinformàticaFundamentos de bioinformáticaFundamental bioinformatics  (3103G00008)

Basic concepts.Biological databases.Comparison of sequences.Structural bioinformatics. ‘Omics’ analysis

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Bioinformàtica aplicadaBioinformática aplicadaApplied bioinformatics  (3103G00009)

Bioinformatic tools via web.Access to biological databases.Molecular phylogeny.Gene identification. Expression of genes and microarrays.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Fisiologia bacterianaFisiología bacterianaBacterial physiology  (3103G00023)

Functioning of the bacterial cell.Analysis of internal and external structures.Behaviour and adaptation of the bacterial cell in answer to external conditions.Application of new study methodologies.Metabolic models.Regulation mechanisms.Mechanisms of molecular signalling.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EF 1first semester

VirologiaVirologíaVirology  (3103G00024)

Structure, organisation and variability of viruses.Virus cultivation and quantification methods. Regulation of the viral cycle in bacteriophages, lytic interaction and lysogenic phenomenon. Bacteriophages and plasmas. Animal viruses: classification, structure and means of replication. Plant viruses: structure classification and means of replication. Pathogenesis, diagnosis and epidemiology of viruses. Viroids and prions.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Ampliació de biologia cel·lularAmpliación de biología celularAdvanced cellular biology  (3103G00057)

Cellular communication mechanisms. Transduction of signals and cell response.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Biotecnologia de la reproduccióBiotecnología de la reproducciónReproduction and animal biotechnology  (3103G00025)

In vitro cultivation of mammal cells. Applications of animal cell culture.Transgènesi: methods to create transgenic animals.Transgenic and clònics.Techniques for improving fertilization, production and animal health.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Biotecnologia vegetalBiotecnología vegetalPlant biotechnology  (3103G00026)

In vitro culture. Biology of in vitro cells and tissues. Micro-propagation. Somaclonal variation Cryo-preservation. Production of compounds of interest for crops in vitro. Large scale crop production. Introduction to the molecular biology of plants.Genetic plant engineering.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Biotecnologia alimentàriaBiotecnología alimentariaFood biotechnology  (3103G00010)

Modern techniques in microbiology, biotechnology and food analysis.Applications of the biotechnology to the development of foods. Biotechnological advances in food security. Genetically modified foods.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Genètica aplicadaGenética aplicadaApplied genetics  (3103G00011)

Definition of molecular scoreboard.Type of scoreboards and detection.Techniques of genotipatge. Of the phenotype in the gene: genetic maps, QTLs and studies of association.Forensic genetics and traceability.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

GenòmicaGenómicaGenomics  (3103G00012)

Organisation of the ADN and of the chromosome.Sequencing and resequencing techniques.Elements and structure of the genome.The ADN coding and not coding.Genome types and databases.Applications of genomics: comparison of genomes.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Microbiologia clínicaMicrobiología clínicaClinical Microbiology  (3103G01041)

Bacteria, fungi, protozoa and pathogenic viruses.Clinical sampling systems for microbiological study.Identification and cultivation of pathogenic micro-organisms.Infectious diseases and control.Molecular bases of the pathogeny of micro-organisms.Host-pathogen interaction, invasiveness, toxigenicity.Main microbial toxins, detection, analysis and action mechanisms.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Regulació metabòlicaRegulación metabólicaMetabolism regulation  (3103G01042)

Description, integration and regulation of metabolic routes. Hormonal action.Intermediate metabolism of cardiohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Genètica humanaGenética humanaHuman genetics  (3103G01043)

Mendelian inheritance in human populations.Analysis of pedigrees.Human cytogenetics.Genetic bases of human diseases.Treatment of genetic diseases.Genetic counselling.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

ImmunologiaInmunologíaImmunology  (3103G00013)

Cell bases of the immunity and the inflammation.Foundations of the defence mechanisms animal.Type of immunity.Immunodeficiencies.Immunological techniques.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

NeurobiologiaNeurobiologíaNeurobiology  (3103G00014)

Cell and molecular bases in neurobiology. Neurobiology of cognitive processes.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Reproducció i desenvolupamentReproducción y desarrolloReproduction and development  (3103G01046)

Anatomy and physiology of the masculine and feminine reproductive organ.Gametogenesis.Fertilisation and embryonic development. Fertility and sterility.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Genètica de poblacionsGenética de poblacionesPopulation Genetics  (3103G01047)

Genetic variation in natural populations.Analysis of continuous variation and discreet variation.Balanced populationsGenetic effects of factors that alter equilibrium and their detection.Hierarchical structure of populations.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Ecologia microbianaEcología microbianaMicrobial ecology  (3103G01048)

Responses of microbial populations to environmental factors.Interactions between microorganisms. Distribution and diversity of microorganisms in the environment: earth, aquatic means, extreme and unconventional environments. Microbiota associated with plants and animals, interaction mechanisms. Involvement of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycles.Methods for studying the diversity and function of micro-organisms in the environment. Microorganisms and pollution: consequences, uses and possibilities.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Organografia comparadaOrganografía comparadaCompared organography  (3103G01049)

Microscopic structure of the different organs, devices and systems of invertebrates and vertebrates.Comparison among homologous and analogous organs.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Introducció a la professionalitzacióIntroducción a la profesionalizaciónCareer advice  (3103G01050)

Functions of the profession.Social framework of the profession.Guidance on working in the profession.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

VertebratsVertebradosVertebrates  (3103G00027)

Introduction to the functional anatomy of the vertebrates.Evolution in relation in the middle and living.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Plantes vascularsPlantas vascularesVascular Plants  (3103G00028)

Organisation, morphology, systematics and evolution of vascular plants.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Ecologia de poblacionsEcología de poblacionesPopulation Ecology  (3103G00029)

Dynamics of animal and plant populations.Demography.Assessment of populations.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Botànica marinaBotánica marinaMarine Botany  (3103G00030)

The sea means.The pelàgic system.The bentònic system.Functioning of the sea ecosystems.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

ArtròpodesArtrópodosArthropods  (3103G00059)

Morphology of arthropods.Comparative functional anatomy: structure, physiology and behaviour.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

LimnologiaLimnologíaLimnology  (3103G00031)

The aquatic means epicontinental.Study of the communities and aquatic ecosystems and its functioning.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester

Ecologia marinaEcología marinaMarine Ecology  (3103G00032)

The sea means.The pelàgic system.The bentònic system.Functioning of the sea ecosystems.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester

Ecosistemes aquàticsEcosistemas acuáticosAquatic ecosystems  (3103G00033)

Functioning of the ecological processes in ecosystems of fresh water and sailors.Study of cases from experimental results and of field.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester

Genètica de la conservacióGenética de la conservaciónConservation genetics  (3103G00034)

Importance of genetics in conservation.Genetic bases of biological conservation.The fragmentation of habitat and reduction in population size.Genetic aspects of conservation in situ and ex situProblem of the translocation of individuals.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester

Restauració del medi naturalRestauración del medio naturalNatural environment restoration  (3103G00035)

Natural perturbations and antropogènies of the natural means.Programmes of restoration, legal frame, objectives and contents.Criteria and techniques of restoration.Restoration of spaces affected by extractives activities.Conditioning and re-vegetation of landfills.Restoration of humid zones.Reafforestation of zones degraded or set fire

OPoptional 3.00 BL 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester

Ecologia aplicadaEcología aplicadaApplied ecology  (3103G00036)

Forced ecosystems.Eutrophication.Pollution and processes of purification vehicle.Deranged ecosystems.Ecology of the fires.Principles of the conservation and ecological restoration.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
SF 1first semester

OceanografiaOceanografíaOceanography  (3103G00037)

Temporary and spatial scales in fluids geophysicists Circulation termohalina.Tides: mechanisms and currents of tide.Geostrophic and ordinary currents induced by the wind.Superficial, intermediate and deep circulation.Main oceanic currents.Divergences and convergences.Fronts.Outcrops

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Recursos faunísticsRecursos faunísticosFauna resources  (3103G00038)

Hunting.Fishing in continental and sea waters.Control of problematic animal species

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Recursos vegetalsRecursos vegetalesVegetal resources  (3103G00039)

Plants of economic interest.Edible, medicine and bio-indicatory plants.Sustainable exploitation.

OPoptional 3.00 BL 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Resposta de la fauna i la vegetació al canvi climàticRespuesta de la fauna y la vegetación al cambio climáticoFauna and vegetation response to the climate change  (3103G01065)

Effects of climate change on the distribution, phenology and conservation of animals.Biotic homogenisation.Changes in land use and fauna.Study of the response strategies and mechanisms of vegetation to the factors of global change, especially those related to the fragmentation of the territory and climate change.Adaptive responses of plants.Consequences of changes in the biodiversity and areas of distribution of species on the structure and function of land ecosystems.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EF 1first semester

Pràctiques externesPrácticas externasIndustry laboratory placement/residency  (3103G01073)

Carry out supervised practicals as part of a project.Collaboration and implication in the entrepreneurial or institutional tasks that entrust themselves to the pupil for the tutor and to the company or institution where they are carried out.The supervised learning period in a company is regulated by a company work placement agreement signed by the university and each of the companies or institutions where the work placements take place.

OPoptional 6.00 F 1first semester
J 2second semester
S 2second semester
RA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Economia i gestió d'empresesEconomía y gestión de empresasCompany administration and finances  (3103G00060)

Analysis of the human and social factors that explain human exposure and vulnerability to environmental risks and the different management methods developed in response.Classifications and measures of environmental risk.Risk and uncertainty.Vulnerability to risk.Analysis of scientific and professional approaches to studying environmental risks.Environmental risks and regional planning.Management of natural risks: floods, droughts.Planning and management of technological risks. Mapping risks.Planning for emergencies.

OPoptional 6.00 RA 2second semester
BL 2second semester
SJ 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

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