This non-compensatable skills module aims to provide students with an introduction to key experimental, analytical and transferable skills, and to reinforce degree-specific scientific themes from the first year. The module has three major components: 1. Tutorials and supporting lectures (approx. 25% contact time). A combination of a) small-group contact with personal tutors and b) generic skills lectures. Lectures will provide advice about key transferable skills, including scientific writing, oral presentations, plagiarism, and career development. Tutorials will provide practice related to these skills (including writing an essay and giving a presentation).
2. Experimental Design and Analysis (approx. 50%). A combination of a) lectures on the principles of the scientific method, good experimental design, and basic statistical analysis, and b) training in data interpretation and analysis, delivered via workshops, self-study and on-line exercises. 3. Key ideas and skills in Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry (BBC) - 25%. A series of lectures and practicals designed to underpin the core first year content for BBC students, supported by tutorials.
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