Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
BS00610
Module Title
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Seminars / Tutorials | 20 x 1h tutorials |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Oral Presentations | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Essays | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Representation of failed or missing coursework | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, students should be able to:
deliver a structured talk on a biological subject,
Research and write essays on biological topics.
Aims
The module will aim to develop communication skills in both written and oral work within the context of biological sciences.
Content
The module will be delivered on a tutorial basis with discussions to back up the work in other modules in an informal situation. There will be an emphasis on writing essays and giving oral presentations within a biological context. It will also provide the opportunity for the Academic and Personal Progress Review for each student.
Reading List
Recommended TextDuck, R., Jones, R., & Weyers, J. (2003) Practical Skills in Environmental Sciences 2nd Pearson Primo search Jones, A., Reed, R. & Weyers, J. (2003) Practical Skills in Biology 2nd Pearson Primo search Reed, R., Holmes, D., Weyers, J. & Jones, A. (2003) Practical Skills in Biomolecular Sciences 2nd Pearson Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 3