BSc Biology and Mathematics
Year 3
(Award available for year: Bachelor of Science)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the programme students should have provided evidence of being able to: - have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the major areas of biology, with a more detailed appreciation of some specialist areas at Level 3; - Have knowledge of current physiology techniques and methodologies, with hands on practical experience of some of these; - Have the necessary transferable skills for further academic study and/or a career in physiology or those that may reasonably be required of a graduate employee;- demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the basic body of knowledge for the programme of study; - demonstrate a reasonable level of skills in calculation and manipulation within this basic body of knowledge; - apply core concepts and principles in well-defined contexts, showing judgement in the selection and application of tools and techniques; - understand logical arguments, identifying the assumptions and conclusions made; - demonstrate a reasonable level of skill in comprehending problems, formulating them mathematically and obtaining solutions by appropriate methods; - present straightforward arguments and conclusions reasonably accurately and clearly; - demonstrate appropriate transferable skills and the ability to work under guidance.
Transferable (key) skills
The subject modules provide opportunities for students to practice and develop: - qualities and transferable/ key/ generic skills necessary for employment related to the subject area studied; - the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; - the deployment of decision making skills in complex and unpredictable situations; - the communication of information, ideas, problems and solutions in a variety of ways to a variety of audiences; - the ability to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature;- the ability to carry out an extended piece of work or project.
Assessment
The achievement of the subject learning outcomes will be assessed by a variety of assessment methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the programme and will include: - demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects of the discipline; - work that draws on a wide variety of material - the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion; - evidence of an ability to conduct independent, in depth enquiry within the discipline;- work that is typically both evaluative and creative; - in European, American and Industrial programmes, students have to pass year 3 but do not get a grade which contributes to the degree class.