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Module Title	Scientific Literature
Module Code	BE257
School	School of Biotechnology
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Anne Parle-McDermott	Office Number	X227
Level	2	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To introduce the student to the formats by which scientific knowledge is stored and the methods by which it can be retrieved.
To introduce the conventions used in scientific writing.
To explain plagiarism and to instil an appreciation of the ethical aspects of scientific writing.
To develop the skills required for effectiuve oral presentation of scientific information

Learning Outcomes

The student will learn how to conduct a scientific literature search, how to structure and reference scientific writing and how to verbally communicate scientific information.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	2
Tutorials
Laboratories
Seminars	12
Independent Learning Time	61

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

The formats of scientific literature, articles, reviews, reports, textbooks, data basesAccessing scientific knowledgeReferencing systems, plagiarismScientific literature search on

(i) a topic of broad scientific interest and

(ii) a topic of fundamental biological importance.Preparation of essays on each of (i) and (ii) above.

Powerpoint presentations

The oral presentation of scientific information to an audience

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Indicative Reading List

Programme or List of Programmes

GCB

BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology

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