Undergraduate Course: Integrative Biomedical Sciences 1 (IBMS07001)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 40 |
ECTS Credits | 20 |
| Summary | This course will aim to develop a foundational core biological knowledge in the context of a biomedical background while at the same time managing the unique transitions faced by this cohort of students. It will provide a broad introduction to all aspects of biology but with an important focus to develop key knowledge in molecular and cellular biology and a parallel aim to inspire students by introducing wider biomedically-related themes of global importance. |
| Course description |
This course will aim to develop a foundational core biological knowledge in the context of a biomedical background while at the same time managing the unique transitions faced by this cohort of students. It will provide a broad introduction to all aspects of biology but with an important focus to develop key knowledge in molecular and cellular biology and a parallel aim to inspire students by introducing wider biomedically-related themes of global importance.
A major focus will be on the development of the skills students require to support their learning throughout their university career in particular the development of use of scientific language and communication skills. It will place clear emphasis on formative assessment and the provision of numerous feedback opportunities.
Students taking this course will acquire:
A knowledge and understanding of the importance of biology and the biomedical sciences.
A foundational knowledge of molecular and cellular biology that allows further development in late courses.
An understanding of the techniques of information gathering, academic writing, reviewing and assessing their own work and that of their peers
An understanding of reflective practice.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Course delivered in China. Only available to students enrolled on BSc Hons Integrative Biomedical Sciences. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 25 |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
400
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Lecture Hours 84,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 84,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 84,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
140 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
30 %,
Coursework
70 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
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| Feedback |
Discussion and consolidation sessions each week provide opportunities to provide feedback on learning and skill development and all formats of assessed work. Written formative feedback will be provided as key academic skills are developed particularly in essay writing and presentational skills. Feedback will be given following the summative evaluation of in-course assessments.
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- A knowledge and understanding of the importance of biology and the biomedical sciences.
- A foundational knowledge of molecular and cellular biology that allows further development in later courses.
- An understanding of the techniques of information gathering, academic writing, reviewing and assessing their own work and that of their peers.
- An understanding of reflective practice.
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Reading List
| Campbell Biology 10th Edition, Pearson |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
A major focus will be on the development of the skills students require to support their learning throughout their university career in particular the development of use of scientific language and communication skills. The course will embed opportunities to encourage the development of graduate attributes and autonomous learning skills including information gathering, academic writing and reflective practice. Student support in these areas will be focused on the key provision of staged formative feedback and assessment practice. Tutorials and small group work based around developing keynote themes will promote skill development in: how to research a subject; academic writing; making lecture notes; effective reading; understanding expectations in addition to allowing development of an understanding of how skills that promote learning in a group format can facilitate the development as an independent learner in a learning community. Place clear emphasis on formative feedback
It is also important to introduce key concepts of quantification and analysis at this early stage. It is anticipated that investigative practical work will allow an appreciation of the importance of experimental design including use of appropriate methodology, management, analysis (use of appropriate statistics), presentation and interpretation of data and comparison with other work.
Nevertheless, the need to foster the development of technical/scientific English language communication skills will be met by embedding this in workshops, facilitated group discussions, tutorials. Focus must be dual: understanding of scientific concepts alongside the understanding and correct use of terminology.
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| Keywords | Neuroscience,Pharmacology,Physiology,Reproductive,Infectious,Biological,Biomedical |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr John Menzies
Tel: (0131 6)51 1711
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Course secretary | Dr Kathryn Nicol
Tel: (0131 6)51 1346
Email: |
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