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Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2008/09


BB20013 Directed studies 1

Credits: 3
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW 100%
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take BB10001 and take BB10002 and After taking this module you must take BB20014

Aims & Learning Objectives:
Aims: To give each student experience in the study of biological information and in its written and verbal presentation. After taking this course the student should be able to:
* make appropriate use of the various forms of biological publication;
* carry out searches for information using suitable tools and databases;
* write and word-process a substantial essay on a biological topic, with appropriately listed references to published literature.
Content:
The course consists of a series of small group sessions with a lecturer and about 4-5 students.