BI1S93 - Academic and Vocational Skills 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S93 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Academic and Vocational Skills | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Pete Dunford | ||
| Module Team: | Michele Gorman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100270 - medical sciences | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to encourage the students to:
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
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; Time management.
Presentation skills: IT skills (e.g. PowerPoint, prezi.com, Keynote), public speaking, appropriate content and layout.
Vocational skills: Personal development plans; Target setting; Self-reflection; Enterprise skills.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 26 |
| Tutorial | 18 |
| Independent Study | 60 |
| Directed Study | 20 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 72 |
| Groupwork | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Reflect on issues relating to their own skills and identify strategies to develop and strengthen their approach to study and work. |
| LO2 | Present material in a variety of academic formats, as appropriate to the context of the task, which is correctly referenced. |
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 that demonstrates a variety of appropriate writing / presentation styles, with accompanying reflections on different aspects of personal study skills and vocational skills | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |