Module overview
This module will allow MSc Genomics students to develop relevant academic and professional skills for their ongoing development, supporting them in their studies and future career.
This module runs throughout the year alongside other modules, part-time students will undertake this module in Year 1.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Develop a range of verbal and written communication competencies.
- Develop and utilise skills important for team working and collaboration.
- Develop confidence in and utilise presentation skills.
- Implement strategies to improve resilience, time management and wellbeing.
- Effectively utilise library resources and referencing software.
- Develop skills in leadership and management
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Reflecting on and taking responsibility for your own professional development.
- The importance of academic responsibility and conduct and its application.
- Different learning styles and team roles, and their influence on working collaboratively.
- Writing an effective application for a subsequent PhD or job advertisement.
Syllabus
This module will cover topics including assessment skills; academic responsibility & conduct; critical thinking and appraisal; presentation skills; time & task management; using library resources and referencing software effectively; leadership, management & working collaboratively; career planning & improving employability.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching and learning methods will include a combination of tutorials, workshops, and interactive discussions to support your academic and professional development. There will be an emphasis on student centred learning in which you will be supported by a wide range of resources. There are embedded low-stakes assessment opportunities to allow students to develop skills in various modes of assessment, such as essays and presentations.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 5 |
| Completion of assessment task | 10 |
| Tutorial | 20 |
| Total study time | 35 |
Resources & Reading list
Internet Resources
Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise - University of Southampton.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
This module contains formative and summative assessment to support the development of your academic skills. If a student fails the summative assessment they will be given opportunities to re-submit, incorporating the feedback provided, until a pass is achieved. This must be completed in Semester 1; only the final result will appear on the student transcript.Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Individual Presentation
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Individual written and verbal feedback.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Class participation
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback:
- Final Assessment:
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Essay | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External