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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Biomedical Science: Personal Skills Development | |||
| Reference | PL1598 | Version | 1 |
| Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | June 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | October 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To allow students to enhance their communication, self-management, and study skills and to provide students with an appreciation for data security and confidentiality. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate oral communication skills in the context of biomedical science. |
| 2 | Record, analyse, interpret and present data in a scientific context with an appreciation for data security and confidentiality. |
| 3 | Demonstrate an ability to reflect on interprofessional learning in the context of biomedical science. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Written communication skills; Principles and practice of presentation skills; Use of visual aids; Answering and asking questions; Body language; Study, time management and personal reflection skills; Accessing library resources; Electronic databases; Citing reference sources; Styles of note taking; Goal setting; Preparation for assessments; Examination technique; Study skills and the need for life-long learning; Interprofessional relationships |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Communication and study skills will be delivered by lectures, supported with tutorials, and student centred IT sessions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 20 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 130 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | Assessment will consist of a PowerPoint based, oral presentation. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3 |
| Description: | Assessment will consist of a written, reflective analysis of interprofessional learning. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The first grade represents Component 1 (CW1) equally weighted with the second, Component 2 (CW2). A minimum of Module Grade D is required to pass the module, with compensation of grade E in Component 1 or Component 2 permitted. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | AA, AB, BA |
| B | AC, AD, BB, BC, CA, CB, DA |
| C | AE, BD, BE, CC, CD, DB, DC, EA, EB |
| D | CE, DD, DE, EC, ED |
| E | AF, BF, CF, DF, EE, EF, FA, FB, FC, FD, FE |
| F | FF |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | REED, R., HOLMES, D., WEYERS, J., JONES, A. Practical skills in biomolecular science. 5th Edition, 2016 : Pearson |
| 2 | BLANN, A. Data handling and analysis. 2nd Edition, 2018 : Oxford |
| 3 | JOHNSON, S and SCOTT, J. Study & Communication Skills for the Biosciences. 3rd Edition, 2019 : Oxford University Press |