Routes to Success for Scientists

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• How to approach problem solving in a structured way.
• How to use a set of resources to make progress with your learning.
• The requirements for academic integrity.
• How to receive, evaluate and reflect on feedback on your progress in HE.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Apply structured methods to solve problems.
• Use IT to support your learning.
• Manage your own learning.
• Apply problem solving techniques to familiar and unfamiliar problems.
• Make a critical evaluation of evidence.

Topics include: Introduction to the Library: Report writing and the use of mathematics: Academic integrity and study skills: Writing in science: Scientific communication

Teaching methods include:

• Lectures;
• Progress interviews.

Learning activities include:

• Self-study activities;
• Portfolio development;
• Personal reflection
• Research exercises;
• Extended writing exercises.

Study Time Allocation:

• Contact Hours: 36
• Private Study Hours: 114
• Total Study time: 150 hours

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.