BI0S101 - Key Skills and Professional Development 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI0S101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Key Skills and Professional Development | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Rhian Newman | ||
| Module Team: | Rehana Karim, Sioned Owen, Hannah Seale, Anthony Caravaggi, James McCormack, Peter Miedziak, Natalie Lubbock, Cerith Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100588 - landscape studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
On successful completion of this module, students will develop the key kills required to complete a science degree and continue to engage in lifelong learning.
In engaging with the module appropriately, students will fully achieve the following level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the USW Graduate Attributes:
Commercial Awareness: Behaviour 3
Communication: Behaviour 1, 2, 3
Leadership: Behaviour 1, 2, 3
Innovation and Enterprise: Behaviour1, 2, 3
Project Management: Behaviour1, 2, 3
Digital Literacy: Behaviour 1, 2
The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor.
Content Summary
Topics covering study skills and professional development in this module include, but are not limited to:
- identifying learning strategies
- critical thinking
- academic writing/practice
- presentation skills
- referencing skills
- academic reflection
- preparation for employment
- professional conduct
- Introduction to academic life and expectations
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 28 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 56 |
| Groupwork | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify possible learning strategies to assist future studies, including the development and reflection of academic and personal development skills |
| LO2 | Demonstrate the ability to gather, analyse, manipulate, and evaluate sources of information. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Observational Journal 1 | Getting University Ready A set of synchronous and asynchronous tasks to prepare you for success at university | 0 | 2000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Observational Journal 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |