Practical Skills for Biologists

Cod y Modiwl
BR01220
Teitl y Modiwl
Practical Skills for Biologists
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Helen Marshall
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Manfred Beckmann
Dr Ruth Wonfor
Dr Joe Ironside
Dr Helen Marshall
Dr Ifat Shah
Professor Joanne Hamilton
Professor Huw D Jones

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Hyd Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Lab/field report 1: Full lab report to be written at the end of semester 1. 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Semester Lab/field report 2: Full lab report to be submitted at the end of semester 2. 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Supplementary Lab/field report 1: Full lab report to be written during the supplementary exam period. 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Supplementary Lab/field report 2: Full lab report to be written during the supplementary exam period. 2000 Words 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. 1. Demonstrate good laboratory practice.
  2. 2. Undertake a range of lab procedures to acceptable standards of accuracy and precision.
  3. 3. Undertake a range of field techniques to survey both terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
  4. 4. Produce practical reports to the required standard.
  5. 5. Apply a range of basic mathematical techniques to deal with biological data in order to answer experimental hypotheses.
  6. 6. Use of a range of computer word processing and spreadsheet packages.
  7. 7. Use online resources to search for scientific literature relevant to the topic under investigation.

Disgrifiad cryno

The module comprises of a series of integrated field and lab based practical sessions together with workshops which will provide foundation year students the required practical, numerical and literacy skills for entry onto IBERS three year degree schemes.

Nod

This module aims to provide students with the required lab, field, mathematical and literacy skills at foundation level.

Cynnwys

This course focusses on the process of acquiring reliable experimental data in the laboratory and field, and provides experience in the practical elements of this process. Several common laboratory and practical procedures relevant to the biological sciences are considered. Students will be expected to produce experimental reports based on their findings from each of the laboratory/field sessions.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu The tutorials, lectures and practicals require the students to listen and communicate verbally. Development of scientific terminology, English, punctuation and grammar will be assessed in the practical assignments.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Practicals and workshops will provide the required skills to enable the employment of simple biological methods used by professional scientists etc.
Datrys Problemau Practical classes and workshops will provide opportunities to develop problem solving skills.
Gwaith Tim Practical sessions will involve working in pairs or small groups.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Outside the formal contact hours there is an expectation materials for the assignments will be researched, that time is managed effectively and that deadlines are met.
Rhifedd The analysis of biological data using basic statistics will be assessed.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Practical methods relevant to Biological Sciences will be taught and assessed.
Sgiliau ymchwil The assessments will require reference to library and web resources.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Word processing, spreadsheet manipulation and presentation of data will be assessed.

Nodau

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