Module DXX-1007:
Academic Tutorials&Key Skills
Tiwtorialau Academaidd a Sgiliau Allweddol 2023-24
DXX-1007
2023-24
Ysgol Gwyddorau Amgylcheddol a Naturiol
Modiwl - Semester 1 a 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Sopan Patil
Overview
During the welcome week (i.e. week 0 of the first year), students and their allocated tutor will meet and timetable 5 tutorial sessions to be spread throughout semester 1. In semester 2 there will be a further 5 tutorial sessions. In addition there will be a series of research talks given by academic staff in semester 1. In semester 2 tutorials will be supplemented by introductory GIS and information literacy sessions. During the first tutorial, tutors will discuss with their students the nature of the course, and the learning outcomes that are to be achieved. The tutor will lead a discussion on a topic for study, and the students will receive a list of suggested reading and a description of the task to be completed (i.e. essay or presentation). In subsequent tutorials, students will receive formative feedback on presented work, and the tutor will introduce the following topics and tasks. Topics covered will be chosen by the course director to be relevant and informative to the particular degree stream each student is following, thus the actual course content will vary between individuals. However, in order to ensure consistency across the school, the following overarching themes will be covered: the importance of factual accuracy when conveying information to the public and others, the role of a sound evidence base in policy making, the importance of interdisciplinary thinking.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Grade D- to D+Demonstrate a basic understanding of the main points of the subject material through either verbal or written communication.Able to abstract a scientific paper demonstrating a basic understanding of source material.
-good -Grade B- to B+Demonstrate a good understanding of the main points of the subject material through both verbal and written communication.Communicate ideas effectively without major omissions or deviations from the point.Able to abstract a scientific paper demonstrating good understanding of the source material.
-excellent -Grade A- and aboveDemonstrate a full understanding of the main points of the subject material through both verbal and written communication.Communicate ideas very effectively in a succinct yet thorough manner. Able to abstract a scientific paper demonstrating full understanding of source material.
Learning Outcomes
- Give short oral presentations using appropriate visual aids within a given time limit.
- Summarise, précis or abstract longer scientific papers or journal articles.
- Take an active part in discussions in subject-specific seminars.
- Use GIS to produce a map
- Use library facilities to undertake literature searches.
- Write logical, well structured scientific essays drawing upon appropriate, and correctly referenced, information from the scientific literature.
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Bibliography
Weighting
10%
Due date
20/10/2023
Assessment method
Individual Presentation
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Individual Presentation 1
Weighting
20%
Due date
17/11/2023
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Essay 1
Weighting
20%
Due date
08/12/2023
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Abstract
Weighting
10%
Due date
23/02/2024
Assessment method
Individual Presentation
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Individual presentation 2
Weighting
10%
Due date
22/03/2024
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Essay 2
Weighting
20%
Due date
26/04/2024
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
GIS based map
Weighting
10%
Due date
03/05/2024