2021/2, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: | 001 |
Primary mode of delivery: | FACE-TO-FACE |
Location of delivery: | SIGHTHILL |
Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Peter Barlow |
Module Organiser: | |
Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
A combination of interactive and online lectures, seminars and tutorials will be used to provide background information and to develop scientific and problem solving skills. Recorded lectures cover LOs 1-3, with lectures covering LO4 and explain core concepts of the module. Tutorials and seminars supplement the lectures by exploring the literature surrounding the subject (LOs 1-6). To ensure that every learner is as active as possible, each teaching session includes a series of tasks or activities that require the students to develop and assimilate the information provided and develop their skills of critical analysis, data analysis, hypothesis generation and study design and suggestions for further study. The module is supported by a VLE (Moodle) which is used to provide class materials (including lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratory classes), resource such as animations, videos, direct links to relevant web-based resource, e:submission of all coursework, self-assessment test, interactive teaching resource, and independent study materials to cover expected prior-learning. Reflecting the discipline, students use a wide range of technology to accomplish laboratory work and in silico analysis.
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Formative assessment occurs on a weekly basis by provision of tasks to complete during the lecture and feedback during the seminar/ lecture. Feedback is provided to individual students during the task as well as to the group as a whole on completion of the task. These skills are subsequently assessed along with scientific understanding in the assessments.Students will also be asked to share their progress on a journal log throughout the duration of the module. The assessment strategy is outlined in weeks 1/2 both in a written and verbal format in order to allow students the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. Personalised feedback is given on the written components of assessment.
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Summative assessment occurs in weeks 7 (component 1; LOs 4 & 6) and 11/12 (presentation option) or 14 (exam option; component 2; LOs 1, 2, 3, 5,& 6) with the completion of a journal article comprehension exercise in week 7 and a choice of a group presentation in weeks 11/12 or a formal seen examination in week 14/15. All assessments take the form of interpretation and critical analysis of published data and literature in the areas of pharmacology and toxicology. Students must submit their choice of component 2 assessment (presentation or exam) by week 4. The presentation option comprises a 20 minute group talk on an allocated journal article, answering a set of standard questions. PowerPoint slides indicating individual involvement are to be submitted via Turnitin by week 10, with talks given in weeks 11 or 12. For the seen exam the students are provided with a copy of the research publication in week 12, and the examination questions in week 13. Answers for all summative assessments must illustrate understanding of the subject matter, but also ability to think and research outside of the lecture content by providing evidence of independent research and reading, as well as critical analysis. Personalised feedback will be given on all components of assessment.
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) |
Online | Lecture | 8 |
Face To Face | Lecture | 9 |
Face To Face | Tutorial | 9 |
Face To Face | Seminar | 8 |
Independent Learning | Guided independent study | 163.5 |
Face To Face | Centrally Time Tabled Examination | 2.5 |
| Total Study Hours | 200 |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
Assessment |
Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words |
Report | 40 | 4,6 | 7 | HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2000 |
Centrally Time Tabled Examination | 60 | 1,2,3, 5 & 6 | 14/15 | HOURS= 2.5, WORDS= 0 |
Component 1 subtotal: | 40 | |
Component 2 subtotal: | 60 | | | |
Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |