Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Science)

Year 1

Learning outcomes

On completion of the initial year of the Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Science) you should have provided evidence of being able to:

1. - demonstrate a thorough understanding of the mathematical and/or scientific concepts, principles and techniques required to gain entry to the undergraduate degree programmes offered by the University Faculties and Schools involved with this programme including the Faculty of Biological Sciences, the Faculty of Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences, the Faculty of Environment, and the School of Computing;
2. - evaluate and analyse mathematical and/or scientific data;
3. - solve mathematical and/or scientific problems at an appropriate level for University entry;
4. - undertake laboratory experiments and interpret and communicate results from these both verbally and in written form;
5. - make a formal presentation;
6. - present a structured and coherent simple argument;
7. - appreciate their strengths and weaknesses as learners;

Transferable (key) skills

Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the initial year of the Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Science) programme:

- Qualities and transferable skills necessary for further study in the undergraduate programmes to which they are intending to progress, including knowing how to:

> model and solve basic mathematical and/or scientific problems;
> prepare laboratory reports;
> give presentations;
> access the University library and computing facilities;
> work co-operatively as part of a team.

- Skills necessary for the collection and communication of relevant mathematical and scientific information.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the initial year of the Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Science) programme and will include:
examining the students’ knowledge and ability to apply the standard concepts, information and techniques relevant to the undergraduate degree programmes students intend to progress to by methods such as:
- assessments of presentations;
- evaluation of written laboratory reports and examples sheets;
- in-class tests and quizzes;
- formal written examinations.