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BI10B1: ACCESS BIOLOGY COURSE SCQF LEVEL 7 (ADVANCED HIGHER) (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19


Course Overview

The Biology Access Course will cover a wide range of themes in line with the Advanced Higher Biology syllabus. The course encompasses subject areas such as proteins, sexual reproduction and parasitism. However, the course has an emphasis on scientific skill development, provisioning you with a core understanding of scientific method, experimental design, data analysis and presentation, as well as enhancing skills such as critical thinking and problem solving.

 

You will expand your current knowledge, enhance your scientific skillset and develop your interest in biology, as well as prepare to study independently at university level. Learning outcomes and skills will be embedded in the materials and activities. Teaching and learning will be solely online and involve engaging lectures and practical exercises.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term Full Year Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Martin Barker

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Either Programme Level 0 or Programme Level 1

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Biology Access is a flexible, online course.  100% online, you can study anywhere you have internet access. Available 24/7, all year round, you can enrol whenever you like and study at your own pace.  It is designed to help you access university and college courses, when you don’t have the Advanced Higher Biology qualifications you need. 

What you’ll study

Access Biology course will cover a wide range of themes, in line with the Advanced Higher Biology syllabus, from subject based material such as cells and proteins, to investigative biology where the focus is on scientific principles and processes.

Skills and learning outcomes will be embedded in the materials and activities, and will include critical thinking, note-taking, familiarity with scientific literature, problem solving and data collection.

Access Biology aims to:

  • Provide a qualification equivalent to Advanced Higher Biology
  • Highlight core biological subjects and topical issues in biology, demonstrating how these impact society and the environment
  • Give opportunities to practice skills required to become a fully independent learner
  • Provide an introduction to biology and learning in a higher education institution.

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 15
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Unit 6 Skills for biologists - Test of interpretive questions (e.g approx. Thirty questions from large bank resulting in individualised exam).  Single attempt for each.  One resit available for each. Timed. Automated marking and pre-set feedback.

To allow for flexibility and individual progression the class test will become available under release criteria once the module content is complete.

Automated feedback and grade release.  Exit points are weeks 3, 12, 23, 39, 47  

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 25
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Unit 7 Investigative biology - Test of interpretive questions (e.g approx. Forty questions from large bank resulting in individualised exam).  Single attempt for each.  One resit available for each. Timed. Automated marking and pre-set feedback.

To allow for flexibility and individual progression the class test will become available under release criteria once the module content is complete.  

Automated feedback and grade release.  Exit points are weeks 3, 12, 23, 39, 47

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 15
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Unit 5 Sustainability and interdependence - Test of interpretive questions. Thirty questions from large bank resulting in individualised exam).  Single attempt for each.  One resit available for each. Timed. Automated marking and pre-set feedback.

To allow for flexibility and individual progression the class test will become available under release criteria once the module content is complete.  

Automated feedback and grade release.  Exit points are weeks 3, 12, 23, 39, 47

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Unit 3 Metabolism - Test of interpretive questions. Thirty questions from large bank resulting in individualised exam).  Single attempt for each.  One resit available for each. Timed. Automated marking and pre-set feedback.

To allow for flexibility and individual progression the class test will become available under release criteria once the module content is complete.

Automated feedback and grade release.  Exit points are weeks 3, 12, 23, 39, 47  

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 15
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Unit 4 Organisms and evolution - Test of interpretive questions (e.g approx. Thirty questions from large bank resulting in individualised exam).  Single attempt for each.  One resit available for each. Timed. Automated marking and pre-set feedback.

To allow for flexibility and individual progression the class test will become available under release criteria once the module content is complete.  

Automated feedback and grade release.  Exit points are weeks 3, 12, 23, 39, 47

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

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Unit 2 Cells and proteins - Test of interpretive questions. Thirty questions from large bank resulting in individualised exam.  Single attempt for each.  One resit available for each. Timed. Automated marking and pre-set feedback.

To allow for flexibility and individual progression the class test will become available under release criteria once the module content is complete.  

Automated feedback and grade release.  Exit points are weeks 3, 12, 23, 39, 47

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 15
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Unit 5 Sustainability and interdependence - Test of interpretive questions. Thirty questions from large bank resulting in individualised exam).  Timed. Automated marking and pre-set feedback.

The student will be contacted to arrange a resit test at the exit point following their initial attempt.   Exit points are weeks 3, 12, 23, 39, 47.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 15
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Unit 4 Organisms and evolution - Test of interpretive questions (e.g approx. Thirty questions from large bank resulting in individualised exam).  Timed. Automated marking and pre-set feedback.

The student will be contacted to arrange a resit test at the exit point following their initial attempt.   Exit points are weeks 3, 12, 23, 39, 47.

 

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 15
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Unit 2 Cells and proteins - Test of interpretive questions. Thirty questions from large bank resulting in individualised exam).  Timed. Automated marking and pre-set feedback.

The student will be contacted to arrange a resit test at the exit point following their initial attempt.   Exit points are weeks 3, 12, 23, 39, 47.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 15
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Unit 6 Skills for biologists - Test of interpretive questions (e.g approx. Thirty questions from large bank resulting in individualised exam).  Timed. Automated marking and pre-set feedback.

The student will be contacted to arrange a resit test at the exit point following their initial attempt.   Exit points are weeks 3, 12, 23, 39, 47.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 15
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Unit 3 Metabolism - Test of interpretive questions. Thirty questions from large bank resulting in individualised exam).    Timed. Automated marking and pre-set feedback.

The student will be contacted to arrange a resit test at the exit point following their initial attempt.   Exit points are weeks 3, 12, 23, 39, 47.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 25
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Unit 7 Investigative biology - Test of interpretive questions (e.g approx. Forty questions from large bank resulting in individualised exam).  Timed. Automated marking and pre-set feedback.

The student will be contacted to arrange a resit test at the exit point following their initial attempt.   Exit points are weeks 3, 12, 23, 39, 47.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionEvaluateCritically evaluate experimental procedures by identifying sources of error and suggesting and implementing improvements
ConceptualApplyExtend and apply scientific knowledge to new situations, to interpret and analyse information to solve problems, make predictions and draw valid conclusions supported by evidence
ConceptualEvaluatePlan and design biological experiments/investigations to test a hypothesis and carry out biological experiments safely, systematically recording observations and collecting data.
FactualRememberDraw on knowledge and understanding of biology to make accurate statements, describe complex information, provide detailed explanations and integrate knowledge

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