Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Workshop
Module Offerings
3405FNDSCI-JAN-CTY
Aims
This module aims to cover a selection of topical subjects in biology, chemistry and
related areas of natural sciences.
To enable students to develop a range of academic, research and transferable skills
related to their programme of study.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Provide an overview of selected topical issues in biology, chemistry and other
natural sciences.
2.
Evaluate the scientific content of current popular research topics
3.
Apply scientific approaches to solve problems.
4.
To develop a range of transferable skills in order to fully exploit learning
opportunities in the field of scientific research at University and beyond.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The aims and learning outcomes of this module will be addressed through a series of lectures in chemistry, biology and other natural science topics. The range of subjects covered will be varied to reflect the interests of individual staff members.
Personal planning & organizing: time management: skills development, target setting, action planning, using feedback.
Problem solving: the nature of scientific enquiry, the Scientific Method, experimental design, hypothesis testing.
Module Overview:
This module provides you with an appreciation of some modern scientific issues that are commonly discussed in the press. You will also cover a selection of topical subjects in biology, chemistry and related areas, alongside developing a range of academic, research and transferable skills related to your programme of study.
This module provides you with an appreciation of some modern scientific issues that are commonly discussed in the press. You will also cover a selection of topical subjects in biology, chemistry and related areas, alongside developing a range of academic, research and transferable skills related to your programme of study.
Additional Information:This module provides students with an appreciation of some modern scientific issues that are commonly discussed in the press