Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
PA10006 Learning and study skills |
| Credits: 3 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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Aims: To introduce the student to methods of individual and group learning and assessment, including library and web-based resources; to outline the importance of self-directed study, personal development planning and continuing professional development. To introduce the student to safe laboratory practice, basic concepts of experimental error and structured laboratory report writing.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the unit the student should be able to organise effective notes; demonstrate use of library and appropriate computing facilities in the University to research and to write essays and laboratory reports in a scientific style; calculate basic statistical distributions and summarise data; work safely in a chemistry/pharmacology laboratory. Skills:Study skills, planning & organisation, handling information (T/F). Written communication (T/F/A). Information and communication technology (T/F/A). Problem solving (T/F/A). Scientific and practical skills. Content: Key skills including effective study and note taking. Continuing professional development. Introduction to University computer facilities. Use of electronic communications, the library and bibliographic searches. Basic word-processing and spreadsheet use. Statistical distributions, calculation of mean, median, variance, regression. Use of statistical software. Directed essay writing (in tutor groups). |