LSC-30019: Applied Life Sciences Placement

School of Life Sciences

LSC-30019

Applied Life Sciences Placement - ISP

Co-ordinator:

Prof David Hoole Room: HUX027, Tel:33673

Teaching Team:

Mrs Janet Norton, Dr Michael Evans, Mrs Linda Flynn, Mrs Susan Andrews

Lecture Time:

See Timetable...

Level:

Credits:

Study Hours:

150

School Office:

Tel: 01782 734414

Programme/Approved Electives for

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Prerequisites

Students must have undertaken a School of Life Sciences approved industrial placement in their previous year. Successful completion of Level 2 modules and confirmation of progression to Level 3. Students cannot study this module in combination with LSC-30004, LSC-30008, LSC-30012, LSC-30031 unless they opt to major in two Life Sciences disciplines or a single principle course in Life Sciences.

Barred Combinations

None

Description

Issues in the biological sciences are an area of growing importance in all sectors of work and professional development. Students on this module will gain experience of applying understanding of practical techniques within a professional business, and/or research environment. Students will be supported in developing effective professional/research practices through training in leadership and project management. They will also develop independent reflective learning practices to enhance their continuing professional development. The practical work carried out during the period of employment prior to the beginning of the student's final year will take the place of the experimental project. During the first semester of the final year the student will write a report on this practical work which will be submitted before the end of the Autumn Term.

Aims

To provide an experience in the use of biological sciences in an outside commercial, government and other external organisation.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, successful students will be:

Competent in practical skills related to the placement.
Competent in transferable skills related to personal time management.
Able to apply biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, neuroscience and applied environmental science relevant to their placement.

Study hours

Whilst on placement at least 40 hours per week.
Whilst at Keele supervisor consultations 20 hours; private study 130 hours.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Report weighted 100%

REPORT - 5000 WORDS

Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

This document is the definitive current source of information about this module and supersedes any other information.