BL5604 Advanced Topics in Biomolecular Sciences 2

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr J Tilsner

Dr J Tilsner
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Jens Tilsner

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module will allow you to develop in-depth knowledge of research that is at the forefront of modern biomolecular sciences. You will hear about and discuss current research taking place within the School of Biology through tailored seminars. You will then have the opportunity to study one of these areas in depth as you write a review article on the subject area. Your learning throughout the module will be supported by 1:1 tutorials that will guide the development of your review article

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS BL4603 AND PASS BL5000

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

4 seminars (x3 weeks), 4 tutorials (x1 weeks), 1 one-to-one tutorial (x3 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

19

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

130

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.