BS211-5-FY-CO:
Biomolecular Science: Skills and Employability
2016/17
Life Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
15
05 March 2007
Requisites for this module
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BS831
BSC C700 Biochemistry,
BSC C701 Biochemistry (Including Placement Year),
BSC C703 Biochemistry (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C400 Genetics,
BSC C402 Genetics (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C403 Genetics (Including Placement Year)
This module gives you the opportunity to further develop practical and experimental design skills which are central to studies in cellular and molecular biology. Students undertake small group, project-based investigations into aspects of molecular cell biology. You will also gain experience in data analysis, and in poster presentation. These skills will be linked to improving your c.v., and further training in producing high quality scientific reports.
Learning Outcomes
In order to pass this module students will have needed to demonstrate:
1. competence in a range of key skills in information retrieval, experimental design and planning, data analysis and interpretation, numeracy, problem solving and report writing;
2. competence in oral and written communication skills and group work;
3. engagement with PDP, including developing an e-portfolio, a cv, and a job application;
4. effective written scientific communication, and using appropriate internet sources, books and other refereed papers sensibly and correctly.
Part A - Laboratory based mini-project
Part B - Careers practicals
Part C - Oral presentation
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Part A: Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory (65%)
Experimental design and work plan (5%)
SPF (40%)
Poster presentation (15%)
Attendance (5%)
Part B Careers Practical (20%)
CV (10%)
Cover letter (10%)
Part C Powerpoint presentation (15%)
Quality of slides (5%)
Clarity of presentation (5%)
Evidence of understanding (5%)
Part A: Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory
Techniques sessions: 2 x 3h.
Lecture/discussion/planning 1 x 3h
Laboratory sessions: 6 x 3hr
Data analysis and presentation: 3 x 3hr.
Poster session
Student managed learning (sml): 36hr.
Part B
3h careers "practical"
1 h tutorial with personal tutors for C.V., careers feedback
Part C
Oral presentation
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
SPF |
|
45.5% |
| Coursework |
Plan |
|
6.5% |
| Coursework |
CV |
|
5% |
| Coursework |
Job Application |
|
5% |
| Coursework |
Career Action Plan |
|
10% |
| Practical |
Powerpoint Presentation |
|
15% |
| Practical |
EVS Test |
|
6.5% |
| Practical |
Presentation |
|
6.5% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Filippo Prischi, Dima Svistunenko, Metodi Metodiev, Dr Brandon Reeder, Dr Matt Jones, Dr Greg Brooke, Prof Chris Reynolds, Dr Boyd McKew
School Undergraduate Office, email: bsugoffice (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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Dr Clive Butler
The University of Exeter
Associate Professor of Microbial Biochemistry
Available via Moodle
Of 181 hours, 29 (16%) hours available to students:
148 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
4 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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