Module Descriptors
ACADEMIC AND DIGITAL SKILLS
BIOL30465
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 3
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Jodie Dunnett
Email: J.C.Dunnett@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 120
Independent Study Hours: 80
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence B, City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
Sites
- City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College
Assessment
- 2000 word Essay weighted at 50%
- 1500 word Portfolio of evidence weighted at 50%
Module Details
Learning Strategies
Subject Specific¿
The module will be delivered by tutor led sessions, group work throughout which the emphasis will be on student involvement.¿
The information will be delivered using lectures, videos and demonstrations. Worksheets will be used to engage students in an active role in the learning process.
Formative learning will be aided by assignments, exercises and the ability to receive formative feedback of coursework drafts prior to submission.¿
The lectures will be spread over semester 1 and 2 so that there will be class contact and scheduled activities per week. ¿
The time for independent study will be taken up by preparation and completion of assignment work, library research, preparation for class discussion.
The module will be delivered by tutor led sessions, group work throughout which the emphasis will be on student involvement.¿
The information will be delivered using lectures, videos and demonstrations. Worksheets will be used to engage students in an active role in the learning process.
Formative learning will be aided by assignments, exercises and the ability to receive formative feedback of coursework drafts prior to submission.¿
The lectures will be spread over semester 1 and 2 so that there will be class contact and scheduled activities per week. ¿
The time for independent study will be taken up by preparation and completion of assignment work, library research, preparation for class discussion.
Reference Texts
Communicating Skills for the Biosciences (A graduate guide), A. Divan, OUP, 2009
Study and Communication Skills for the Biosciences (3rd edition), S. Johnson & J. Scott, OUP, 2019
Successful Science Communication (Telling it like it is), D.J. Bennet et al., Cambridge University Press, 2011
Presentation Skills for Scientists (2nd edition), E. Zanders, and L. Macleod. Cambridge University Press, 2018
Study and Communication Skills for the Biosciences (3rd edition), S. Johnson & J. Scott, OUP, 2019
Successful Science Communication (Telling it like it is), D.J. Bennet et al., Cambridge University Press, 2011
Presentation Skills for Scientists (2nd edition), E. Zanders, and L. Macleod. Cambridge University Press, 2018
Module Resources
Well-appointed classroom, with screen casting facilities.
Appropriately resourced library.¿
I.T Resources equipped with Office or equivalent.
Access to University study skills support.
Appropriately resourced library.¿
I.T Resources equipped with Office or equivalent.
Access to University study skills support.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO USE RELEVANT IT PACKAGES, INCLUDING SOFTWARE FOR DATA HANDLING, PRESENTATIONS AND WORD PROCESSING, DIGITAL COMMUNICATION.
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Enquiry
2. DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF THE USE OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS
Analysis
Learning
Reflection
3. DEMONSTRATE FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC LITERACY THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF READING AND WRITING WITHIN A SCIENTIFIC CONTEXT
Application
Enquiry
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Enquiry
2. DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF THE USE OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS
Analysis
Learning
Reflection
3. DEMONSTRATE FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC LITERACY THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF READING AND WRITING WITHIN A SCIENTIFIC CONTEXT
Application
Enquiry
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
A ESSAY 1 length 2000 words to assess outcomes 3 (50%).
A PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE 1500 words to assess outcomes 1 and 2 (50%).
Additional Assessment Information:
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment, an essay and a portfolio of evidence.
Timing of the assessments will be staggered to hopefully ensure that the student workload is spread throughout the year.
A PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE 1500 words to assess outcomes 1 and 2 (50%).
Additional Assessment Information:
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment, an essay and a portfolio of evidence.
Timing of the assessments will be staggered to hopefully ensure that the student workload is spread throughout the year.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The module provides you with the opportunity to develop academic skills within a scientific context. For example, you will prepare and complete a piece of scientific writing which encompasses the research of appropriate resources (identifying the difference between primary, secondary and tertiary literature) and drafting and editing towards completion of a scientific essay. The essay will conform to professional standards incorporating Harvard referencing. An essay should be an informed discussion on a topical scientific question or issue. This will enable you to develop the foundations of your scientific literacy for future studies.
You will demonstrate your ability to use a range of digital skills by engaging in the use of software for example Excel, PowerPoint, Sway, Teams or similar packages and, also the ability to share information with others. For example, a PowerPoint is shared between the teaching group or a Team is created to discuss an aspect of current science. You will also focus on the legality of the material that is used in different formats.
The module will also cover the development of guidance from professional networks about the use of digital and social media, this will ensure you develop an appropriate digital self.
You will demonstrate your ability to use a range of digital skills by engaging in the use of software for example Excel, PowerPoint, Sway, Teams or similar packages and, also the ability to share information with others. For example, a PowerPoint is shared between the teaching group or a Team is created to discuss an aspect of current science. You will also focus on the legality of the material that is used in different formats.
The module will also cover the development of guidance from professional networks about the use of digital and social media, this will ensure you develop an appropriate digital self.