BSc Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year

Year 1

Learning outcomes

1 Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts and principles associated with study of the core disciplines of mathematics and science related disciplines;
2. Demonstrate understanding of scientific method and nature of science by applying mathematical understanding to the description of natural phenomena;
3. Application of subject specific knowledge and their interdisciplinary connections in relation to an identified STEM or Healthcare undergraduate degree programme;
4. Evaluate and develop personal academic capabilities using reflective approaches
5. Identify key ethical, global and cultural issues associated with scientific disciplines;
6. Demonstrate competency in a laboratory environment using a range of techniques, apparatus and representation of data;
7. Demonstrate an understanding of digital, academic and professional literacies within the scientific disciplines.

Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Ability to analyse and critically evaluate information and experimental results and to draw valid conclusions;
2. Scientific and mathematical skills required for basic enquiry along with the ability to communicate information, understanding, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms;
3. Ability to make effective and critical use of digital literacy for their learning;
4. Ability to plan for your own personal and professional development.

Competence Standards
1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts and principles associated with study of the core disciplines of mathematics and science related disciplines;
2. Ability to apply mathematical understanding to the description of natural phenomena
3. Ability to make interdisciplinary connections in relation to an identified STEM or Healthcare undergraduate degree programme
4. Ability to evaluate your personal academic capabilities using a reflective approach
5. Ability to demonstrate understanding of a range of techniques and apparatus used in a laboratory environment
6. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of digital, academic and professional literacies within the scientific disciplines.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of different types of assessment methods as outlined in the module learning outcomes. To support the development of a student’s learning practice modelled by continual assessment across the modules, students will have the opportunity to:
- evidence understanding of relevant concepts and theoretical perspectives in the disciplines covered on the course;
- demonstrate a range of practical techniques associated with experimental science;
- use of a range of formats for assessed work that develop skills which mirrors the academic formats across the progression pathways;
- to test and evaluate scientific concepts.