2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BMSC3151 Intercalation in Biomedical Sciences
10 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr Clare Tweedy
Email: c.tweedy@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
Module replaces
BMSC3161 Intermediate Neuroscience (for BSc Neuroscience in Relation to Medicine students onlyThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module is designed to give medical students taking intercalating degrees in the School of Biomedical Sciences the necessary background and skills to succeed. Students will receive training in academic writing, data analysis and laboratory report writing. Such skills will be critical for success in other Level 3 modules within the school, including Capstone projects.Objectives
The objective of this module is to ensure medical students taking intercalating degrees in the School of Biomedical Sciences have the background and skills for success during their intercalated BSc. This module provides opportunities to develop and apply key academic skills including essay writing, data collection in a laboratory setting, data analysis, statistics, and laboratory report writing.Learning outcomes
By the end of this module students will be able to:
- Evaluate current knowledge relevant to the discipline.
- Analyse and interpret data collected in a laboratory setting.
- Appraise experimental findings and communicate effectively via a structured laboratory report.
Skills outcomes
Academic writing; communication; data analysis and interpretation; practical skills; critical thinking; organisation; time management.
Syllabus
This module will consist of tutorials, pre-recorded learning materials and attendance at a lab practical. Scientific skills developed during this module include: essay writing, literature searching and use of referencing software, the importance of academic integrity, data collection, how to choose and apply appropriate statistical tests, and scientific laboratory report writing.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Practical | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Tutorial | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 15.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 68.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 17.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Formative feedback in tutorials and during the practical class.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | 1500 words essay | 25.00 |
| Assignment | Data Analysis workbook | 25.00 |
| Report | 8 page limit | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Any re-sits for the lab report can be achieved using exemplar data if necessary.
Reading list
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