This is a non-credit-bearing module for students studying BSc (Hons) Biochemistry and BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences which must be passed in order to achieve a degree accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. It is designed to record satisfactory completion of a range of key practical laboratory skills and to provide a record of a student's achievement of competence in such skills. Students will receive a portfolio record of their competence at the end of the year to demonstrate their experience to future employers.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Generic skills (both degrees)
Guidance and instruction for all techniques will be provided in laboratory classes and tutorials in the credit-bearing modules that comprise level 4 of the student's programme of study.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | This will take place in level 4 modules relevant to the student's programme | - |
| Guided independent study | - | |
| Study abroad / placement | - | |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 0 | |
Assessment for this module is on a pass/fail basis and it will not be graded. Assessment may be via direct observation during a laboratory class of performance of the key techniques and/or attendance at a timetabled lab session where students will be observed in objective structured practical exam (OSPE) style situations. Students will be provided with the opportunity to reflect on a 'failed' observation and provided with an immediate reassessment opportunity to rectify the deficiency as well as a further opportunity, if needed, for reassessment in the summer. To pass the module, a student must satisfactorily complete 75% of the identified techniques.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1) Demonstrate good laboratory practice and an understanding of COSHH regulations and practice | Portfolio (direct observation) |
| 2) Carry out a range of key laboratory skills appropriate to the level competently, safely and accurately | Portfolio (direct observation) |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Direct observation in laboratory class/scheduled laboratory session | Practical Exam | 100% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It IS a requirement that the major element of assessment is passed in order to achieve an overall pass for the module. This module is assessed on a pass/fail basis. To pass the module, 75% of the key skills identified must be completed satisfactorily. The module must be passed to be awarded a degree accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. If the module is failed, a student is not normally permitted to repeat the module in a subsequent year unless exceptional circumstances beyond a student's control require reassessment in all level 4 modules.
Relevant guidance, instruction and reading will be provided in the credit-bearing modules comprising the student's programme of study at level 4 and/or at the point of OSCE-style observation sessions.