2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BIOL3211 Advanced Topics for Biological Sciences 3
20 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Dr Emanuele Paci
Email: E.Paci@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
This module is mutually exclusive with
BIOC3231 | Advanced Topics in Biochemistry 3 |
BIOC3232 | Advanced Topics in Medical Biochemistry 3 |
BIOL3215 | Cancer Biology |
MICR3212 | Advanced Topics in Microbiology 3 |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
To introduce students to a range of research topics in the broad field of biological sciences, and develop their ability to collate, critically analyse, and describe scientific information.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
- have gained a knowledge of current research in a range of topics in biological sciences chosen from the list of topics presented, and with reference to their programme specialism, subject interests and career intentions.
Syllabus
The module will consist of a number of "advanced topic units", each of which will contain a series of lectures +/- other teaching sessions relating to a particular research topic within the field of biological sciences. Students will attend, and do additional reading on, at least 5 of these ATUs.
This module is mutually exclusive with other Advanced topics modules in this semester within the faculty of Biological science.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 30 | 1.00 | 30.00 |
Private study hours | 170.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Reading lists will be provided in association with each lecture as a starting point for self-directed learning around the material in each ATU.An average of 5 hours additional reading/revision is allocated to each lecture.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student attendance at lectures will be monitored in line with standard faculty practice. At level 3, and in light of the extensive reading around the topics that is required, continuous assessment will not be appropriate for most ATUs.Methods of assessment
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 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: 18/04/2018
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