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Programmes in Natural Sciences 2019/0


UXXX-AFB01: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Environmental Science with Biochemistry stream)

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Normal programme duration: 3 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • This programme has no possible DAPs
 

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Natural Sciences students must take units totaling 60 credits in each programme year, usually comprising five blocks of 12 credits each, although some final year projects are worth 18 or 24 credits. Students must choose a major subject stream to follow and must take two blocks of units in this major subject each year. For further information on the structure of the programme, please see the Natural Sciences Course Guide.

Year 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year:
  1. All units in blocks BC1.1 and Ls1.1;
  2. Two Chemistry blocks;
  3. One further block of free options.

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Compulsory units for Biochemistry - blocks BC1.1 and Ls1.1

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB10006 Cell & molecular biology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 BB10235 Biochemistry 1 for natural sciences6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB10004 Biochemistry 26 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB10005 Cell biology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Mathematics for life sciences block M1.2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 MA10201 Modelling the dynamics of life 16 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 MA10202 Modelling the dynamics of life 26 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Non science options

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PS10086 Mind and behaviour12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 ED10001 Exploring effective learning6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 MN10071 Organisational behaviour6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 ED10002 Learning: Theory & context6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 MN10248 Introduction to accounting6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Chemistry block C1.1/2/3

Students must select two units from this list. NB. Selecting two Chemistry units in Year 1 allows a student transfer to a stream with Chemistry as a major or minor subject in Year 2 if they wish.

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY CH10134 Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table for Natural Sciences12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AY CH10136 Fundamentals of organic chemistry for Natural Sciences12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AY CH10138 From molecules to materials for natural scientists12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Pharmacology block PC1.1

NB. Students wishing to continue studying Pharmacology in Year 2 can transfer to a stream with pharmacology as a major or minor subject if they take this unit in Year1.

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PA10315 Fundamentals of physiology and pharmacology for Natural Sciences students12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year:
  1. Compulsory blocks BC2.1 & Env 2.1
  2. At least one block from Cell Biology (B2.3) and Developmental Biology & Neuroscience (B2.5)
  3. At least one further block of Science options - Chemistry, Pharmacology, Mathematics, or whichever of B2.3 and B2.5 was not selected above (subject to pre-requisites)
  4. One further block of free options (subject to pre-requisites)

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Compulsory units for Environmental Sciences Env 2.1 and Biochemistry BC2.1

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB20020 Protein structure6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 XX20001 Renewable energy6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB20018 Enzymology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 XX30191 Sustainability6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Cell Biology block B2.3

Students on this stream must select at least one block from B2.3 (Cell Biology) and B2.5 (Developmental Biology & Neuroscience)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB20024 The dynamic cell 16 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB20160 The dynamic cell 26 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B2.5

Students on this stream must select at least one block from B2.3 (Cell Biology) and B2.5 (Developmental Biology & Neuroscience)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB20149 Molecular genetics of vertebrate development6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB20028 Molecular and cellular neuroscience6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Non science options

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PS20167 Cognitive neuroscience12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 ED20003 Education in society6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 MN20072 Managing human resources6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 ED20126 Educational psychology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 MN20073 Marketing6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Chemistry block C2.1/2/3

A maximum of two Chemistry units may be selected from this list (C2.1, C2.2 & C2.3).
  • You may only select CH20150 from this list if you took CH10136 (block C1.1) in Year 1;
  • You may only select CH20148 from this list if you took CH10134 (block C1.2) in Year 1;
  • You may only select CH20152 from this list if you took CH10138 (block C1.3) in Year 1.

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY CH20148 Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity (NS/CwM)12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AY CH20150 Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy (NS/CwM)12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AY CH20152 Principles of physical chemistry (NS/CwM)12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Mathematics for life sciences block M2.2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY XX20231 Mathematical and statistical methods for the life sciences12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3: Part 3 Stage 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year:
  1. Environmental sciences dissertation XX30177
  2. All units in blocks BC3.1, Env3.1 & Env3.2
  3. Either all units in Biology block B3.3 (Cell Biology) or all in Biology block B3.5 (Neuroscience) (subject to pre-requisites)
  4. Students may take a maximum of 12 credits of Chemistry, Mathematics or non-science options in place of one Biology block (subject to pre-requisites).
  5. Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: Students may be permitted to take Director of Studies approved units as an alternative to a maximum of 12 credits during this programme year.

Optional units: Chemistry block C3.1

Students choosing this block must take all units S1 and 6 credits (two units) in S2.

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH30128 Topics in organic chemistry I3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 CH30235 Organic chemistry of biomolecules3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH30065 Biosynthesis & biotransformations3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH30211 Chemistry beyond the molecule3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH30230 DNA in the modern world3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Chemistry block C3.2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH30127 Topics in inorganic chemistry I3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 CH30203 Radiochemistry3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH30086 Inorganic chemistry in biological systems3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH30231 Porous materials3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Chemistry block C3.3

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH30129 Topics in physical chemistry I3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 CH30218 Analytical chemistry for natural scientists3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH30227 Advanced spectroscopic techniques3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH30239 Introduction to computational chemistry for natural scientists3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Mathematics for life sciences block M3.2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 MA30047 Mathematical biology 16 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 MA30063 Mathematical biology 26 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Non science options

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 ED30005 Science education in practice6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 MN20074 Digital business innovation6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 PS30115 Contemporary educational psychology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 ED30006 Issues in science education6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 MN30076 Business strategy6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PS30156 Affective neuroscience6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Cell Biology block B3.3

You must take either both units in Block 3.3 or both in Block 3.5 (subject to pre-requisites)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB30045 Cell membranes6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB30161 Systems and developmental neurobiology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B3.5

You must take either both units in Block 3.3 or both in Block 3.5 (subject to pre-requisites)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB30044 Molecular & medical neuroscience6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB30067 Advanced developmental genetics6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory dissertation for Environmental Sciences majors

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY XX30177 Environmental sciences dissertation12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory units for Biochemistry BC3.1 and Environmental Sciences Env 3.1 & Env 3.2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB30162 Protein synthesis, folding and turnover6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 CE30145 Environmental management6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 CE40129 Law, environmental legislation & waste management6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB40048 Enzymes: mechanisms, evolution and control in integrated biological systems6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 XX30172 State of the planet6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 XX30213 Water cycle and human health6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.