BI1S97 - Landbased Study Skills 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S97 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Landbased Study Skills | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Bethan Lewis | ||
| Module Team: | Michelle Cooper, Martin Powell, Sasha Tyler, Cerys Rees | ||
| First Intended Intake: | DEC 2017 | 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: | 100588 - landscape studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to enable students to gain the fundamental study skills to enable them to function effectively in the work and study environment.
Content Summary
This module helps to ensure that students have the academic and IT skills that they need in order to commence their foundation degree studies.
This module has been developed in recognition of the need for all students to fully engage in the University experience and the academic study it encapsulates.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 14 |
| Independent Study | 140 |
| Directed Study | 34 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 1 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 1 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate competence in academic writing |
| LO2 | Demonstrate proficiency in using a range of Microsoft programmes |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Presentation with accompanying document to support. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Piece of academic writing | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |