BL4294 Biomolecular Sciences Public Engagement

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

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Module coordinator

Dr J Nairn

Dr J Nairn
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Module Staff

Dr J Nairn, Dr T Gloster, Dr J Sleeman, Dr D Hughes, Dr M Stewart

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Module description

The aims of this module are to: (1) Enable biomolecular sciences students (Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Biology & Chemistry) to explore the role of biomolecular sciences public engagement in society. (2) To gain hands on experience of planning, delivering and reflecting on a public engagement assignment using a combination of academic and practical learning approaches, students will consider the role of public engagement while developing their planning, communication and reflective skills.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS BL3301 AND PASS BL3302

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 lectures (3 weeks), 4 workshops, 1 presentation, PE event

Scheduled learning hours

21

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

132

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Enable biomolecular sciences students (Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Biology & Chemistry) to explore the role of biomolecular sciences public engagement in society.
  • To gain hands on experience of planning, delivering and reflecting on a public engagement assignment.
  • To reflect on PE assignment.
  • To consider the range and effectiveness PE methods for biomolecular sciences research.