BI1S204 - Skills for Biomedical Scientists 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Skills for Biomedical Scientists | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Sioned Owen | ||
| Module Team: | Aled Bryant | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100265 - biomedical sciences | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
On successful completion students will acquire a variety of key technical and analytical skills such as data and information handling, safe laboratory practice and basic biomedical techniques essential to being a biomedical scientist
This module is delivered through a combination of practical and theory sessions in order to explore the variety of roles biomedical scientists contribute to society and the transferable skills required to achieve this.
In engaging with the module, students will fully achieve the following level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the USW Graduate Attributes:
Commercial Awareness: Behaviour 1, 2,3
Communication: Behaviour 1, 2, 3
Leadership: Behaviour 1, 2
Innovation and Enterprise: Behaviour 2, 3
Project Management: Behaviour 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 biomedical skills will include but are not limited to:-
Basic numerical and chemical skills (concepts of accuracy and precision, units, molar and % solutions, dilutions)
Basic laboratory skills (weighing chemicals, using balances, making solutions, pH adjustment, using dispensers, pipetting, use of centrifuges, etc)
Health and safety (COSSH, microbiological, physical and chemical, human tissue act)?knowledge
Personal investigations to encourage consideration of the different roles of biomedical science in an applied context
Use of animals and humans in biomedical research and the ethics surrounding it
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 5 |
| Tutorial | 5 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 16 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate performance of scientific calculations commonly used in laboratory settings. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate the basic principles and application of techniques and an ability to apply this knowledge in accordance with risk assessments, health and safety and good laboratory practice. |
| LO3 | Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory framework, ethical considerations for animal and human tissues and trials, and implications for clinical roles of biomedical scientists in the UK |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Individual presentation on a topical issue in biomedical science | 5 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | 1.Laboratory technical skills 2.Data analysis and interpretation | 0 | 2400 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | 2 x Online written tests to assess mathematical, chemical and health and safety knowledge | 30 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |