Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04
This course is designed to provide or revise the basic skills you will require for your MSc. These skills include basic laboratory skills and techniques, but also IT skills and the use of University of Aberdeen specific systems (e.g. MyAberdeen etc), writing skills, literature researching and analysis of journal articles. The overarching aim is to develop these skills to a level required to undertake graduate studies and projects in the medical science discipline areas.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 0 credits (0 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course combines lecture-based learning, tutorials and laboratory practicals, with the aim of providing student with hands on, supported experience of the University of Aberdeen.
Early exercises will encourage engagement with the University IT systems, and will help students transition into their programme.
A combination of simulated and wet practical classes will develop practical skills across the cohort, equipping those less experienced with necessary competence and confidence and offering those with more experience the opportunity to refresh and enhance their skills.
Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to communicate through the virtual learning environment about current research topics as a means of encouraging literature engagement and analysis, culminating in a student-led journal club event.
An early written exercise will encourage student engagement from the outset of the programme and provide the opportunity for students to seek support in completing their first assignment at the University.
Overall, the course aims to deliver a soft landing and a wealth of important skills to incoming students to help support their transition in the University of Aberdeen.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 9 | Feedback Weeks | 11 | |
| Feedback |
Short written exercise to assess understanding, writing skills and the ability to use and cite literature sources effectively.
Feedback will be delivered promptly, with in depth online comments on strengths and weakness of the submitted work. |
Word Count | 300 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate writing skills and an awareness of citing and referencing styles. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Understand and appraise experimental procedures e.g. protein assays, cell culture. |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate understanding of laboratory safety, good working practice, and basic laboratory techniques. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 11 | Feedback Weeks | 11 | |
| Feedback |
Series of short online tests and exercises to assess understanding of practical sessions and the subsequent data analysis.
Feedback will be delivered promptly upon completion of these assessments. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Understand and appraise experimental procedures e.g. protein assays, cell culture. |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate understanding of laboratory safety, good working practice, and basic laboratory techniques. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Understand and appraise experimental procedures e.g. protein assays, cell culture. |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate understanding of laboratory safety, good working practice, and basic laboratory techniques. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate writing skills and an awareness of citing and referencing styles. |
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