Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 48 |
| Level:
| Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
| Period: |
Academic Year |
| Assessment:
| CW 42%, OT 16%, PL 42% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: To provide experience of the application of Biological Science, enabling the students to: * understand the principles of writing and presenting a major dissertation; * understand the principles and application of advanced laboratory work; * understand the principles and practice of working in a professional research environment. Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to: * undertake and report on a piece of work in an agreed programme; * integrate into a commercial or academic research environment; * explain the need for team work; * keep stringently accurate and logical lab books; * write a major report about the professional placement; * work as a professional biologist. Skills: Learning and studying T/F/A, Written communication T/F/A, Oral communication T/F/A, Numeracy & computation T/F/A, Laboratory skills T/F/A, Information technology T/F, Problem solving T/F/A, Information handling & retrieval T/F/A, Working independently T/F/A, Career preparation T/F. Content: Laboratory or other professional experience which is deemed suitable by the Department. |
| Programme availability: |
BB30115 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Biology & Biochemistry
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