This course is intended as an introduction to plant and animal biology. It introduces the student to the morphology and anatomy (how they are constructed) and to the physiology (how they work) of plants and animals.

The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and understanding in plant and animal science for future career and employment aspirations in biotechnology and environmental biology areas.??

Students are guided through the course by structured lectures and lectorials that precede relevant practical classes in the laboratory or in the field to achieve competence in technical skills.?