This module will provide a fundamental academic framework the support students in the study of Natural Sciences. The curriculum will address the study of science in a higher education environment and support students in the transition to university. Within the context of the Natural Science subjects, students will undertake laboratory investigations, developing skills and confidence in experimental work. Student will also learn how to find and evaluate information relevant to scientific investigation and use key software packages and databases to do so. The module will provide training in the use of mathematics to develop skills and confidence in numeracy, mathematical and statistical evaluation and graphical presentation of quantitative information.
Private Study: 165
Contact Hours: 35
Total: 200
Not available as an elective module
• Laboratory Assessment 1 (3 hours) – 12.5%
• Laboratory Assessment 2 (3 hours) – 12.5%
• Laboratory Assessment 3 (3 hours) – 12.5%
• Laboratory Assessment 4 (3 hours) – 12.5%
• Laboratory Assessment 5 (3 hours) – 12.5%
• Laboratory Assessment 6 (3 hours) – 12.5%
• Laboratory Assessment 7 (3 hours) – 12.5%
• Laboratory Assessment 8 (3 hours) – 12.5%
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices. The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Undertake scientific experiments safely and with a foundation level of skill and aptitude.
2. Record experimental findings accurately.
3. Apply mathematical principles in a natural sciences context for foundation-level analysis and presentation of scientific data.
4. Report experimental findings with an appropriate written style and format.
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