Level 0 Study Guide 2012-13 Biosciencex - Swansea University

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DISCLAIMER The Department has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information contained within this publication is accurate and up-todate when published but can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. The Department reserves the right to revise, alter or discontinue degree programmes or modules and to amend regulations and procedures at any time, but every effort will be made to notify interested parties. It should be noted that not every module listed in this handbook may be available every year, and changes may be made to the details of the modules. You are advised to contact the Department directly if you require further information. DATES OF TERMS 24 September 2012– 14 December 2012 7 January 2013 – 22 March 2013 15 April 2013 – 14 June 2013 SEMESTER 1 1 October 2012 – 25 January 2013 SEMESTER 2 28 January 2013 – 14 June 2013 The 2013/2014 academic year begins on 26 th September 2013 2
Contents STUDYING AT SWANSEA 4 Introduction to Biosciences 4 Biosciences Staff 4 Biosciences Support Staff 5 Departmental Facilities 5 Communication 6 Programmes of Study 7 Outline of Specifications for Single Honours Programmes 8 Outline of Programme specifications for Biology foundation 10 Programme Opportunities for Study/Work Abroad Placements 11 Transcripts and Diploma Supplements 11 Transfer of Programme and Modules 11 Personal Tutors 12 Attendance Policy 15 MODULE CONTENT 16 Introduction 16 Teaching Methods 16 Methods of Assessment and Learning Outcomes 18 Assessment Requirements of a module 18 Procedures for Submitting Assessed Work 19 Feedback 20 Re-assessment 20 Illness during the exam period 20 Policy on extenuating circumstances affecting assessment 20 Students with extenuating circumstances and/or special 25 requirements Appeals Procedure 26 Verification Procedures 27 Use of Animals in Teaching – Policy Statement 27 Biology Level 0 module catalogue 28 Appendix 1 – Self Certificate Biosciences 40 3
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Page 9 and 10: Marine Biology The aim of the cours
Page 11 and 12: Opportunities for Study/Work Abroad
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Page 15 and 16: ATTENDANCE POLICY • Attendance at
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Page 29 and 30: BIO000 Foundation Biology Credits 1
Page 31 and 32: CS-061 Introduction to Computing 1
Page 33 and 34: GEG010 Foundation Geography Credits
Page 35 and 36: GEB011 Environmental Science Credit
Page 37 and 38: MA-000 Foundation in Mathematics 1a
Page 39 and 40: PH-001 Introductory Physics Credits

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