Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | 1 Hours Chemistry Open-book test | 20% |
| Semester Assessment | Science communication assignment 10 Minutes | 20% |
| Semester Assessment | Practical booklet (Short answer questions with graphs, calculations and some written answers) 1000 Words | 30% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours Exam | 30% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Supplementary data analysis task Calculations, graphs and written answers - Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. 1000 Words | 30% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Supplementary science communication assignment Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. 1000 Words | 20% |
| Supplementary Assessment | 1 Hours Supplementary chemistry worksheet Calculations and written answers - Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. | 20% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours Supplementary exam Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. | 30% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Perform calculations to determine amounts and concentrations of substances.
Describe bonding in small molecules and in biological polymers.
Explain the differences between plant, animal and bacterial cells.
Demonstrate a knowledge of basic cell structure, cell organelles and their function.
Explain cell growth and division.
Outline the causes, spread and treatment of a variety of diseases.
Outline the impact of scientific research on science and/or society.
Brief description
The module comprises a series of lectures together with associated lab practical sessions and workshops, which will provide foundation year students with skills, confidence and knowledge for further study in the biosciences. The content of this module has been designed to introduce the biochemical building blocks and cell structure of a range of organisms.
Content
The module will begin with a consideration of the chemical and biochemical building blocks of life. Viruses and bacteria are discussed before moving on to a consideration of eukaryotic cells. The lecture material is supplemented with workshops and lab practicals to support and reinforce learning.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Workshops will involve calculations relevant to the course material including determining amounts, concentrations, volumes and balancing equations. |
| Communication | Listening skills in lectures, verbal communication with staff and peers during workshops and writing skills in assessments will all be developed. Writing skills will be assessed through the coursework and in the final examination. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Outside the formal contact hours, students will be expected to research materials, practice with directed learning exercises and manage time. |
| Information Technology | Students will access the web for information sources and use websites provided in the directed learning materials to practice skills acquired. Some coursework will involve computer use. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Reflection on skills acquired and their applicability to future study and the work environment will be developed through the coursework. |
| Problem solving | Lectures will introduce problem solving with worked examples and directed study will provide students with an opportunity to practice these skills. Workshops and practicals will extend this work and will be assessed through the coursework. |
| Research skills | Directed study materials and links will be provided on Blackboard allowing students to research topics beyond the scope of the lecture material. Effective sourcing and citing of material will be assessed through the coursework. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Biological and chemical concepts and terminology will be introduced and developed. |
| Team work | Students will work in pairs/small groups during workshop and practical sessions. Students will work in groups for the science communication assignment. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 3