BSc Biology and History and Philosophy of Science(For students entering from September 2023 onwards)

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

History and Philosophy of Science LOs
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and principles in philosophy of science
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic historiographical principles and methodologies relating to scientific discovery and progress;
3. Critically interpret selected historical sources relevant to the history of science;
4. Express your own views about historical and philosophical texts, arguments and ideas, in the form of a structured and coherent simple argument;
Biology LOs
6. Demonstrate a familiarity with the basic concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features of biology;
7. Use basic generic and subject specific intellectual qualities. I.e.
a. Communicate the results of your work
b. Present a structured and coherent simple argument
c. Interpret and evaluate the underlying concepts and principles of biology
d. Evaluate qualitative and/or quantitative data;
8. Evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving associated with biology

Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Express your ideas in a clear, concise, focused and structured manner (Academic and Work Ready skill)
2. Manage your time, prioritise tasks, organise academic and personal commitments effectively to meet deadlines (Academic and Work Ready Skill)
3. Gather information from a range of sources, analyse, and interpret data to aid understanding (Academic, Work Ready and Enterprise skill)
4. Learn proactively and adopt effective learning strategies (Academic and Work Ready skill)
5. Be aware of your own strengths and development needs and seek/accept feedback (Academic and Work Ready skill)
6. Identify when, why and how to appropriately acknowledge someone else’s work and ideas (Academic and Work Ready skill)

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year and enable students to demonstrate they have achieved the programme level learning outcomes through their optional and core modules. Assessments include essays, exams, text analysis, presentations, literature reviews, multiple-choice tests, practical work, data handling, group work, and discussion groups.
Students will be provided with a range of unassessed formative exercises and assessment support sessions, allowing them to make progress with the LOs and skills outside an assessment context. Opportunities for explicit discussion and support will be made available by module leaders in office hours and in routine meetings with academic personal tutors.