Module manager: Dr Anna Riach
Email: A.Riach@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
BLGY1306 and half of BLGY1325
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module introduces and develops core research and scientific skills that students will use throughout their degree program.
On completion of this module, students should be able to
- gain understanding of scientific literature, and the ability to utilise it.
- gain an appreciation of the skills required to research including quantitative analyses and present written reports
- gain understanding of the nature of scientific data of various kinds, and to solve analytical problems;
- gain understanding of the scientific process, including formulation and testing of hypotheses
- gain understanding of how R coding language is used to handle and analyse data;
- develop the ability to argue a case persuasively;
- develop/practice skills required for the preparation and delivery of oral presentations with the use of basic visual aids;
- develop the ability to explain and explore concepts and knowledge from the module and the wider core modules.
1. Search, access and reference the scientific literature correctly;
2. Express scientific ideas within a properly structured scientific essay or report;
3. Express scientific ideas within an oral format;
4. Critically evaluate contemporary topics in biological sciences;
5. Analyse scientific data to explore patterns and test hypotheses using R code.
The module provides:
- An introduction to the University learning environment
- An introduction to reading and comprehending the scientific literature.
- An introduction to scientific research and hypothesis testing
- An introduction to scientific writing and communication of science
- Experience in the collection of data to test hypotheses
- Experience in data analysis
- Experience in the use of coding for handling and analysis
- Guidance on University examinations and revision
- Experience of writing and delivering oral presentations
- Development of core research skills
- An introduction to scientific ethics and integrity
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Tutorials | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Practicals | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Private study hours | 169 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 31 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Tutors will provide formative feedback on written assignments in the first semester. Lecturer and demonstrator to give verbal formative feedback on statistics and using R code during practicals to identify common misconceptions that require further explanations.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course Assessment | Science Communication - 5 minute oral presentation and 1500 word essay | 50 |
| In-course MCQ | 20 questions | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 5/7/2024
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