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

Reading List

COTTRELL, S. 2008. The study skills handbook. 3rd edn. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.

CREME, P. 2008. Writing at university: a guide for students.3rd edn. Buckingham: Open University Press

NORTHEDGE, A. 2005. The good study guide. 2nd edn. Milton Keynes: Open University Press

ROSE, J. 2007. The mature student's guide to writing 2nd edn. Basingstoke: Palgrave.

ROWNTREE, D. 1998. Learn how to study: a realistic approach. London: Time Warner.

STOTT, R., SNAITH, A. and RYLANCE, R. 2001. Making your case: a practical guide to essay writing. Harlow: Longman.

TURNER, J. 2002. How to study: a short introduction. London: Sage

TURNER, K. 2008. Essential academic skills. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

WAREING, S. 2004. How to study successfully. 3rd edn. Newport: University of Wales, Newport.