2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BIOL3305 Advanced Skills in the Biosciences
20 creditsClass Size: 75
Module manager: Dr John Barr
Email: J.N.Barr@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should have:- Developed scientific and data-handling skills in the analysis and interpretation of experimental data and the construction of scientific arguments;
- Developed the ability to express themselves clearly during oral and written presentations to both scientific and lay audiences;
- Developed the ability to summarise a scientific study in a concise abstract.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
- Source, select, use and evaluate information to present a scientific study and answer questions about it;
- Analyse, interpret and present experimental data;
- Communicate information clearly and coherently orally and in writing to scientific and lay audiences;
- Summarise complex scientific studies in clear and complete abstracts.
Skills outcomes
- Critical analysis of scientific papers, scientific writing, communication, data handling and problem solving.
- Participate in group work, feedback and advice.
- Presentation preparation and delivery.
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 online tutorials will be monitored in line with standard faculty practice.- Feedback given via comments on the completed article;
- Feedback given during the oral presentations and via comments sent by group tutor;
- Written feedback on marked papers taken as in-course exams.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Article writing: Science communication exercise (newspaper article) | 20.00 |
| Oral Presentation | 2 x Oral presentations with tutor and peer review (15% each) | 30.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Data handling exam (in-course) | 25.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Paper summary and interpretation exam | 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
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