University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

Students will prepare a major review paper, reviewing a current topic in evolutionary biology. Extensive one-to-one work with staff will afford students the opportunity to produce a highly polished article. The paper will be submitted for peer (classmate) review, and will receive editorial guidance on changes from staff before a final version is submitted.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminar (x 5 weeks), 1-hour tutorial (week 3,4,6)

Scheduled learning hours: 13

Guided independent study hours: 137

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Resubmission of failed item(s) of Coursework

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr M Morrissey, Dr A Gardner, Prof O Gaggiotti