Evaluation of the Third Semester

Learning unit: The Nature of Life
Semester
Frequencies per
semester
Frequencies per
week
Credit Value
Third 64 4 3
Didactic Basis:
In the Learning Unit (LU) Nature of Life, the student applies the knowledge of biological phenomena
and processes related to the interactions of living beings in ecosystems to propose viable actions aimed
at a sustainable lifestyle. Likewise, the development of autonomous and team work activities is
promoted, which leads to independence, as well as integration, respect and empathy. In stage one,
The origin of life, evolution and taxonomy, the student analyzes the fundamental principles from the
origin of the universe to the evolution of life on Earth and recognizes the classification systems of living
things. In stage two, Obtaining energy: photosynthesis and respiration, illustrates how photosynthetic
organisms capture energy from the Sun to convert it into chemical energy from food and how respiration
and fermentation transform chemical energy into energy useful for the development and maintenance
of living beings. In stage three, Communities and ecosystems, the student applies knowledge about
biological phenomena and processes related to the interactions of living beings in ecosystems. And in
stage four, Biodiversity and sustainability, the student examines the effect of human activity on the
environment to propose viable actions towards a sustainable lifestyle.
Concise Content
Number of
Stages
sessions
First stage Origin of life, evolution, and taxonomy 16
Scond stage Energy production: Photosynthesis and Respiration 16
Third stage Communities and Ecosystems 16
Fourth stage Biodiversity and Sustainability 16
Total 64
17
Material Prepared by Professors and Academy Coordinators, overseen
by Discipline Area Heads