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BIOL3112 Advanced Topics for Biological Sciences 1

20 creditsClass Size: 70

Module manager: Dr Glyn Hemsworth
Email: G.R.Hemsworth@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2022/23

This module is mutually exclusive with

BIOC3111Advanced Topics in Biochemistry I
BIOC3112Advanced Topics in Medical Biochemistry I
BMSC3143Advanced Topics in Pharmacology I
BMSC3144Advanced Topics in Neuroscience I
BMSC3145Advanced Topics in Human Physiology I
BMSC3146Advanced Topics in Medical Sciences I
MICR3120Advanced Topics in Microbiology 1

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

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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 sciences.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture301.0030.00
Private study hours170.00
Total Contact hours30.00
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

Lectures delivered online via Blackboard Collaborate. Student engagement with lectures will be monitored in line with standard faculty practice.

Methods of assessment


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment24 hr 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 website

Last updated: 11/08/2022

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