2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BIOL3305 Advanced Skills in the Biosciences
20 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Dr Sreenivasan Ponnambalam
Email: S.Ponnambalam@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should:- be aware of up-to-date developments, hypotheses and controversies in biological sciences;
- have developed scientific and data-handling skills in the analysis and interpretation of experimental data and the construction and arguments;
- have developed the ability to express themselves clearly during oral and written presentations to both scientific and lay
audiences.
Learning outcomes
- Managing Knowledge: Assimilation of information; Sourcing/selecting/interpreting; Data evaluation/problem-solving.
- Managing Inter-relationships: Decision taking; Learning from others; Sharing; Receiving critique.
- Presentation skills: Dissertation; Oral.
Syllabus
- Students will participate in group exercises: a series of general themes of topical importance to their degree programme will be considered.
- Students will attend seminars given by both academic staff and guest lecturers, which will address recent developments in microbial immunity.
- Students should develop problem-solving skills and will be taught how to present their work orally. They will also participate in careers workshops and sessions to improve their interview/self-presentation skills.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Seminar | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
Tutorial | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
Private study hours | 180.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Students should note that the following information is for guidance only. The actual time required for the various elements will vary between students.- 5 hours of self-study per tutorial/seminar (50 hours)
- 130 hours assessed work
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Student attendance at tutorials will be monitored in line with standard faculty practice.- Completion of assessed work.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Group Project | Group work, presentation and writing article | 20.00 |
Group Project | Group Discussion and presentation | 40.00 |
In-course Assessment | Paper summary exam | 20.00 |
In-course Assessment | 2 x data handling assignments (1 piece of work per semester) | 20.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 14/03/2016
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