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Core Module Information
Module title: Professional Practice 2
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BMS10111
Module leader: Catharina Alam
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The aim of this module is to develop your critical reading and writing skills, and supporting you to review evidence and synthesise complex ideas into a scientifically and professionally written report. This module builds on the skills developed in trimester 1. The module also aims to develop your knowledge of research methodology including understanding aspects of research design, creating proposals, and planning research. You will further develop your analytical, problem solving and time management skills, and there will be an opportunity to develop your peer review and feedback skills in the preparation of your assessments. You will be expected to contribute to class discussions, thus further developing your communication and team working skills, and to reflect on your skills development towards the end of the module.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate and summarise scientific information from a variety of sources for incorporation into a written report.

LO2: Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of an area of current interest in the discipline of Pharmaceutical analysis.

LO3: Demonstrate an understanding of the research process including basics of experimental design and research planning.

LO4: Critically evaluate current literature and demonstrate understanding acquired through this process.

LO5: Examine scientific arguments, and present a balanced and critical review.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Samantha Campbell Casey
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 The key topics will be introduced via face-to-face lectures and supported by tutorial sessions in which you will work in small groups to undertake exercises in critiquing of literature, experimental design and scientific writing.
Face To Face Tutorial 12 Tutorial sessions will include group work and development of experimental design and communication (verbal and written) skills. Tutorial discussions will reinforce lecture material and formative assessments early on in the module will ensure you are given all the background information required for progressing further through the more advanced content.
Online Guided independent study 164 In the guided independent study, you will be developing your own proposal and experimental design, as well as read, review and reflect upon a broad range of scientific publications.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 50 1~2~3 Week 12 , WORDS= 1500 words Proposal. Component 1 will take the form of a scientific proposal (LO’s 1-3) worth 50% of the module mark and will allow you the opportunity to explore an area of interest within the area of biomedical/pharmaceutical analysis. You will be expected to explore the literature and select appropriate resources to develop a research proposal to examine a scientific question.
Class Test 25 4~5 Week 10 HOURS= 2 hours Class Test. This assessment will allow you to prepare a short, written critique of the paper by answering a series of tutor supplied questions. You will be given a copy of the paper and will have been supported with activities throughout the module to ensure that you understand what is expected and are prepared to use the source to answer the questions in the class test.
Portfolio 25 6 Exam Period , WORDS= 800 words Portfolio. This element of assessment is worth 25% and consists of a short, reflective portfolio of evidence which will allow you to demonstrate skills acquisition over the course of the programme of study and identify areas of challenge. You will be able to include a range of evidence from across the programme of study including extra curricular activity you have engaged in to support your learning.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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