2017/18 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 2017/18
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
On completion of the module students will be able to:
- Source, select, use and evaluate information to answer questions and solve problems;
- analyse, interpret and present data;
- work effectively in a group to complete tasks;
- communicate information clearly and coherently orally and in writing.
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 | 25.00 |
| Group Project | Group Discussion and presentation | 30.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Data handling: paper summary exam | 20.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Summary exam: 2 x data handling assignments (1 piece of work per semester) | 25.00 |
| 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: 09/03/2017
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