Unit name | Key Concepts for Biologists |
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Unit code | BIOL10002 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Bell |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Biological Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This unit aims to introduce a range of key concepts that provide important background knowledge for those wishing to study Biology/Zoology, but which are not covered elsewhere in our first-year course. The unit includes aspects such as study skills for an effective student, data collection and handling, plotting figures and tables, finding and interpreting scientific literature, COSHH and risk analysis, writing scientific reports and impact for Biologists. Therefore, providing a common foundation in these areas on which all other Biology units can then build; this is important given the diversity of educational backgrounds amongst those studying Biology or Zoology. The unit will also provide students with an introduction to the key topic of evolution. On completion of the unit, students will be familiar with the terminology used within Biology/Zoology disciplines, be able to handle, summarise and present biological data and have an appreciation of the relevant methods and concepts which are applied in biological analyses and which will underpin their studies through the degree programmes.
At the end of this unit a successful student should:
Lectures, interactive sessions (workshops/practicals), tutorials, field data collection exercise, along with self-directed study.
ILOs 1, 2, 5 are addressed across all assessments.
Students will receive feedback on all elements of summative assessment through the tutorials associated with the unit and within built-in feedback on Blackboard for MCQ. There will also be opportunities for formative feedback during each interactive session.
Essential
Practical Skills in Biology 5th Ed. (2012) Jones, Reed, Weyers. Pub: Pearson