2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC0175 Transition to Scientific Study
15 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Sheryl Meskin
Email: s.a.meskin@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Module replaces
LLLC 0170 ODLM 1006This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The module will provide students with opportunities to:- Participate in assignments that are designed to enable them to practise and demonstrate academic, scientific and research skills from across the other science modules;
- Build scientific enquiry skills necessary to facilitate the development of a research project;
- Develop knowledge and understanding of scientific theories related to the study of environmental sciences, biology, chemistry and physics across the science and engineering disciplines and to interpret and evaluate basic scientific concepts and principles;
- Use subject-specific intellectual qualities to communicate the results of their work; present a structured and coherent argument.
Learning outcomes
- Acquire and apply relevant practical and scientific academic skills including critical thinking, investigative and communication skills, statistical analysis and laboratory techniques.
- Understand and apply key concepts and skills associated with core sciences and mathematics modules in order to conduct an independent research project.
- Develop an academic resilience to be able to make necessary changes in one’s learning as and when necessary in order to improve learning.
- Further develop critical thinking skills in the scientific disciplines; recognise discipline specific variations in academic writing (e.g. humanities and social sciences).
Skills outcomes
- 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 writing and presentations
- Independent investigation applying knowledge from science and mathematics modules
- Self regulated learning to evaluate one’s progress and milestones in the learning process
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 20 | 1.50 | 30.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 40.00 | ||
Private study hours | 80.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
Independent on-line learning:Using VLE resources 40
Private study:
Reading 10
Researching 20
Preparing coursework 20
Writing Reports 15
Preparation for presentations 15
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Reflective essays and action plan, academic writing, guidance in workshop sessions on report.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Presentation | 10 min verbal presentation | 30.00 |
Report | 3000 word scientific report | 70.00 |
Written Work | 4 x 300 word Reflective journal entry | 0.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
4 x 300 word reflective journal entries graded pass/fail
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 15/05/2017
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