PH1S088 - Key Skills for Careers in the Sciences 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PH1S088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Key Skills for Careers in the Sciences | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Peter Miedziak | ||
| Module Team: | Natasha Galea, Rehana Karim, Suzanna Kean | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2028 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100392 - applied science | 100400 - applied mathematics | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 60 | 40 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
1. To provide an ethos of continuing professional development, and a knowledge and skills base relating to employability and the world of work specifically within the chemical / pharmaceutical / life science sectors.
2. To revise and extend the fundamentals of mathematics required within the chemical / pharmaceutical / life science sector.
Content Summary
This module is designed to develop and support the student’s application of course specific skills in the context of the chemical / pharmaceutical / life science sectors.
Understanding and manipulating numbers through core mathematical approaches :-
- SI units and prefixes, properties, and unit conversion.
- Equation notation. Common course-based equations: percentage accuracy / error / yield, concentration.
- BODMAS, brackets, manipulating and re-arranging equations.
- Quadratic equations.
- Logarithms and indices. Fractions, ratios, and scaling.
- Data statistics (mean, mode, median, standard deviation) and errors (accuracy and precision).
- Trigonometry: angles and geometry.
- Differentiation, graphs and turning points.
- Integration and graphs.
- Drawing and analysis of a scientific linear graph.
Sector-based skills :-
- Appreciation and application of relevant H&S within specific course.
- Use of scientific databases to obtain information on chemicals and compounds.
- Knowledge of Library services, and electronic literature databases, to search and find published work.
- Knowledge of course appropriate scientific referencing (i.e. numerical referencing).
Professional Development skills :-
- Basic understanding of a scientific CV and cover letter, and the etiquette of obtaining an employment reference.
- Understanding positive and negative consequences of ‘personal social media’ on ‘professional employment’, and the appropriate use of social media to aid in the search for employment and career networking.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Independent Study | 50 |
| Directed Study | 102 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 16 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Develop an understanding of the sector and its associated regulatory frameworks, and to demonstrate sector related skills. |
| LO2 | Develop and demonstrate professional and personal skills relevant to the student’s academic programme. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | Online test at specific key points in the academic year | 60 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Presentation of taught elements of the module. | 10 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |