BI1S69 - Skills for Academic Study 20 May 2013 - 31 Aug 2019 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S69 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Skills for Academic Study | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Sciences | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2018 |
| Date Closed: | 27 Feb 2019 | ||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100346 - biology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 20 May 2013 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2019 |
Module Aims
Make connections between experiential knowledge, including work-based and academic knowledge.
Relate their own learning, study and work experience to the professional context of their subject pathway
Recognise the value of both individual and collaborative learning
Have an appreciation of all aspects of academic discourse, written and oral.
Develop context within the academic environment.
Content Summary
Time management: Learning contracts, reflective learning logs.
Research Techniques: Textbooks, academic journals, media, internet, scientific, academic referencing and plagiarism.
Assignment writing skills: Writing in an academic style (e.g. synopsis, introduction, discussion, conclusion);
Understanding questions (e.g. evaluation, compare & contrast, discussion, interpretation, critical analysis, recommendations); Working collaboratively in a group
Presentation skills: IT skills (e.g. PowerPoint, prezi.com, Keynote), public speaking, appropriate content
and layout.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 30 |
| Tutorial | 20 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Discuss significant issues relating to their own learning and identification of strategies to develop and strengthen their approach to study. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate ability to adhere to deadlines for independent and collaborative work and to work in cooperation with others. |
| LO3 | Collect, evaluate and analyse data in an appropriate manner. |
| LO4 | Present material in appropriate academic format. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio of work produced specifically or utilising assignments that are produced in other modules to demonstrate specific skills | 0 | 2500 | 70 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Three 500 word reflective journal entries on aspects of personal study skills | 0 | 1500 | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |