Scientific Scep and Critical Thinking (868C1)
Scientific Scepticism and Critical Thinking
Module 868C1
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module is designed for stage 4 MSci students to engender the ability to think critically about scientific work and to understand the logic of scientific methods and approaches.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate critical awareness of current problems in bioscience research.
Evaluate and critique methodologies in bioscience research.
Demonstrate self-direction, originality and professional standards in literature research.
Demonstrate ability to communicate complex ideas to a general non-specialist audience.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 70.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A1 Week 2 | 100.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 6 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010101010 |
| Autumn Semester | ONLINE WORKSHOP | 1 hour | 01010101010 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 10101010100 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Paul Graham
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