Nursultan

Good video which explains so well in simple terms what is filltration, reabsorption, and secretion. Renal physiology was covered on recent #BS1006 lectures - Nursultan

This article is related to the renal physiology lectures on #BS1006. The article investigates the effect of Oxygen pressure on Na channels which mediate Na transport in collecting duct of the nephron. - Nursultan

This week is really good. I have finished my #BS1006 practical question book and submitted answers on #BS1008 practical. Actually, practical classes on #BS1006 and #BS1008 are much easier than they were on #BS1005, #BS1009 and #BS1013.We have started Chris Lane’s lectures on #BS1008 and I have finished my# BS 1011 assignment. As for #BS1011, it became much tougher to complete assignments. However, these assignments made me very familiar with MS Excel Geek so now I can handle it quite well)). A lot of work is going to be done on holidays as we have 5 modules to study. We almost finished our Year 1 and I think that Biological Sciences course is one of the most difficult courses in university as I compare with courses that my friends do. They always relaxed and happy doing nothing at all at their courses)) - Nursultan

This is good supplementary material for #BS1008 lectures on Mimicry. The article explains the phenomenon of brood parasitism which can be observed in cuckoos. - Nursultan

It was really interesting particularly the electric shocks =) - Khetase Chiwowa

This study published by Erick Greene in 1989 shows how caterpillar's camouflage. This article might be a supllementary material to the todays lecture on #BS1008 where mimicry was mentioned. This case is particularly interesting because caterpillar changes its camouflage depending on the season of the year. Have a look at great pictures as well. - Nursultan

Interesting supplementary material to the #BS1008 lectures about evolution and Darwin's theory. - Nursultan

This article made me think about evolution theory. I do not believe that we evolved from primates. I agree that changes inevitably occur with all kinds of living things due to adaptation to various environment. Even twins have some difference,at least fingerprints. But I don't think that this changes lead to conversion to different species or genus.For instance, insects probably the... more... - Nursultan

In order to suggest conjecture such as the formulation that people didn't evolve from primates, you have to provide evidence or at least reference to research that supports that view. Science is not a matter of opinion, but a matter of fact. - Alex G. Sarov

I am enjoying this week,because it much more easier than previous one.) Now I have more free time, and I will use it to recap previous modules, revise them. New modules are interesting and exciting. They are completely different from previous ones. New modules motivate me as I perceive them like a new challenge! In addtion, I have my first practical on #BS1008 tomorrow and it seems a bit different from usual practicals due to use of computers..) - Nursultan

This week was very exciting and stressful as well. It is because I have started my essays and realised that I have only 2 weeks to finish all of them :(....this weekends are going to be very busy. I have noticed that #BS1009 lectures became more interesting than they were in the begining of term. Some pathogens actually harmful! However I didn't like the slides about Syphilis...they were disgusting... - Nursultan

This article would be interesting for those who wants to get more knowledge about genome organisation. This article is a good additional material to the genome topic which we had on #BS1005 - Nursultan

Hello - the pass lists are on the notice board in the Adrian Building. It is on the ground floor near the pigeon holes. - Sarah Bowell

Thank you!) - Nursultan

This article is about new technologies and special gene sequencing machines that help to read genome of any organism faster than today. Related to both #BS1005 and #BS1009. - Nursultan

The first week is over, and the best thing for me is that there is no chemistry at all in this term. I don’t know why, but I always struggle with any chemistry. In addition, we now have Genes #BS1005 module which I really like, as I want to do Genetics). The bottom line is that we have 3 practical sessions per week. This is very difficult, but we have to get used to it. Moreover, I never wrote Lab reports, so I was struggling a bit while doing it for #BS1013. However, I like all new modules and practicals, because this course is my choice so I have to study))). - Nursultan

This article is about photosynthesis. Particularly about reactions in Photosystem 1. International group of scientist focused on the mechanism of electron transfer. This article is closely related to current lectures about photosynthesis on #BS1013 - Nursultan

Really interesting :)) - Persefoni Ioannou

Yes. Just checked on the #CH1070 page on Bb and it says: "January: 75% of module credit. Usual format is four Questions; answer any three out of the four questions in two hours, two questions are on the topic 'organic chemistry'." - Zainab Chaudhary

~25 it says in Blackboard. - Zainab Chaudhary

This article gives additional information about reproduction of the conifers. Different types of cones are described and evolution to flower-like structures is mentioned. Article is related to our lectures on #BS1012 - Nursultan

Moreover, I can't watch any video content in Internet!!! ( - Nursultan

this article is about how ants find new routes in order to find food for themselves. In this article you will know how the technique of finding new routes which is used by ants helps to configure computer networks more efficiently! Article is related to the lectures on #BS1012 - Nursultan

Firstly, I have realized that the first yea at the university is not so as easy as I thought it would be! Secondly, I have learned how time management is important to be a successful student. At the university, it is your choice how to deal with your study, so it is quite difficult to organize your time effectively. Hope I will improve this skill in future! And the last point is practical classes that we have. Practicals are very useful and interesting, these classes expand your general knowledge about subject so I find them very helpful. In addition, it is significant to gain some lab experience that can help you in your future work! - Nursultan

do you mean #CH1070? - Grace Hodson

Thanks everybody. Yes I mean #CH1070..)) - Nursultan

From your #BS1015 tutorial this week. Good luck :) - Aklimah Haji Mustapa