Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 3 |
| Level:
| Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
| Period: |
Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| After taking this unit you must take BB20014 |
| Description:
| Aims: To give each student experience in the study of biological information and in its written and verbal presentation. Learning Outcomes After taking this course the student should be able to: * Prepare and present a 20 minute talk on a biological topic using PowerPoint; * Source primary and secondary literature relevant to a biological topic; * Write an extended essay on a biological topic with appropriate referencing and citations; * Prepare a poster on a biological topic in a style appropriate for a scientific conference; * Prepare an abstract from a scientific publication or oral research seminar. Skills: Learning and studying T/F/A, Written communication T/F/A, Oral communication T/F, Information handling & retrieval T/F/A, Working independently T/F, Career preparation T/F. Content: The course consists of a series of small group sessions with a lecturer and about 4-5 students. |
| Programme availability: |
BB20013 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Biology & Biochemistry
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