| Unit name | Fieldcourse or Laboratory Workshop |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BIOL20009 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Emeritus Professor. Franks |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Biological Sciences |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
Students attend a field course or laboratory workshop for approximately a week during or at the end of their second year of study. The courses are led by academic staff from the School, and connected with their own research areas. Some are residential in Field Centres abroad or in the UK. Some involve intensive field work in the Bristol area, and some are laboratory based in the School. Students are allocated to courses based on their preferences. The field course or laboratory workshop programme provides students with the opportunity to:
Develop knowledge and practical skills in subject areas that are not covered extensively in lecture units;
Work closely with members of staff in their particular areas of expertise in an atmosphere that promotes close interaction through high teacher : student ratios;
Acquire experience in conducting short projects;
Acquire knowledge and expertise which may, in some cases, be beneficial or lead to Practical Projects in the third year;
Gain experience in teamwork through co-ordinated group exercises and project work with partners.
The unit mark assesses performance on the field course eg: industry, teamwork, contribution to course, planning and time management.
