Module manager: Dr Juliana Manso de Oliveira Silva
Email: J.MansoDeOliveiraSilva@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
LLLC0192 Change credit size
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module aims to develop your understanding of the nature of science to further develop your academic study skills. The module will examine for you some of the interdisciplinary connections which exist between sciences. In the module you will learn how to develop your academic and reflective writing practices whilst evaluating your personal academic capabilities and using laboratory practicals to understand how theory can be observed.
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of the nature of science using contemporary science topics, to recognise their own experience of learning and participate in reflective practices to inform future learning, further develop academic study & research skills, and design & execute an independent scientific investigation.
This module will complement, support, and build on the knowledge and skills gained in the other 'Interdisciplinary Science' or ‘Studies in Science’ modules.
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Communicate using appropriate language to support academic & reflective writing and presentations
2. Demonstrate competency in a laboratory environment using a range of techniques, apparatus and representation of data.
3. Acquire and apply relevant practical and scientific academic skills including critical thinking, investigative and communication skills, statistical analysis and scientific discovery.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of digital, academic and professional literacies within the scientific disciplines.
Students will be able to:
- write using correct and appropriate scientific and mathematical language to communicate information, understanding, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms
- as part of this module students will develop a range of digital literacy skills.
- know where to find relevant and appropriate sources to apply critical thinking to popular press materials and academic literature
The content will cover areas such as academic study skills, scientific data, writing styles in science, lab reports and reflective practices.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminars | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| Practicals | 8 | 3 | 24 |
| Independent online learning hours | 36 | ||
| Private study hours | 100 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 64 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
General feedback on assignment performance will be posted on Minerva, while individual feedback will also be provided upon marking of assignments. Students will also participate in self and peer review across the foundation year. Lab simulations will also be used to support lab practicals.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | 10 minutes | 30 |
| Portfolio | 4000 words | 70 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
If a student fails the module coursework, the resit opportunity will be an equivalent assessment in July. Students who miss any of these learning opportunities can apply for mitigating circumstances and potentially could be given consideration at the exam board.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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