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The course combines lecture-based learning, tutorials and laboratory practical’s, 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.
| 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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Course Aims:
The aim of this course is to provide revision of basic laboratory skills and practices, and to develop confidence and competence in some basic laboratory techniques. It also serves to support transition into study at the University of Aberdeen.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:-
Teaching and Learning Methods:
Teaching and learning for this course will involve a combination of recorded lectures, online tutorials, self-study and optional practical’s (with online alternatives). You will receive approximately 4 hours of recorded lectures. You are expected to spend a further 5 hours in private study and 6 hours in preparation for assessments. Practical classes are optional and are designed for those who wish to build their experience and confidence with laboratory techniques. They are also subject to face to face teaching restrictions.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 11 | Feedback Weeks | ||
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 12 | Feedback Weeks | 15 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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Length: 15 minutes (approximately) Students who fail the course (overall course grade of E1 or less) will be given an opportunity for a resit. The resit will assess the student's understanding of the learning outcomes of the course. The resits for this course will take place after Week 16. |
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| Factual | Remember | ILOs for this course are available in the course guide. |
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