2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC0169 Skills to Succeed in the Sciences
10 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Ellen Avery
Email: e.r.avery@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
-Students will participate in assignments designed to enable them to practise and demonstrate academic, scientific and research skills from across the other ISFY modules.-To build academic skills necessary to facilitate the development of a research project.
-To develop a knowledge and understanding of scientific theories related to the study of environmental sciences, biology, chemistry and physics across the science and engineering disciplines to interpret and evaluate basic scientific concepts and principles.
-Use basic generic and subject-specific intellectual qualities to communicate the results of their work; present a structured and coherent argument.
Learning outcomes
1. Acquire and apply relevant practical and academic skills including critical thinking, investigative and communication skills.
2. Apply key concepts and skills associated with core sciences and mathematics modules to be able to conduct an independent research project.
3. Develop academic resilience to be able to make necessary changes in order to improve learning.
Skills outcomes
-Analyse and critically evaluate information / experimental results and draw valid conclusions;
-Develop scientific and mathematical skills required for basic enquiry along with the ability to communicate information to summarise data, understanding, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms;
-Ability to analyse and critically evaluate information, electronic resources & experimental results to draw valid conclusions;
-Ability to communicate information, understanding, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms; and
-Know where to find relevant and appropriate sources and the hierarchy of this information in their subject area.
Syllabus
-Supported development of scientific communication skills in presentations and writing
-Independent investigation applying knowledge from science and mathematics modules
-Self regulated learning to evaluate progress and milestones in the learning process
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 20 | 1.50 | 30.00 |
| Private study hours | 70.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Private study:Reading and Research 20
Writing 40
Preparation for presentations 10
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Monitoring of progress-Formative assessments, including peer reviews, will feature throughout the module to prepare and familiarise students with assessed work. The use of a reflective journal early in the first semester will provide progress and formative feedback and will be used to identify individual learning needs and plans.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Presentation | 10 Minute presentation | 40.00 |
| Written Work | Reflective journal entries x 4 Graded Pass/Fail | 0.00 |
| Report | 2,400 word scientific report | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Students resit the failed element only, in line with LLC policy.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 01/04/2016
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