Programmes in Natural Sciences 2017/18 |
UXXX-AAB02: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Environmental Science with Biology stream) with Study year abroad |
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES |
Mode of attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad |
Normal programme duration: 4 years |
 Possible DAPs for this programme:
Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required. | |
Possible exit awards for this programme: |
Natural Sciences students must take units totaling 60 credits in each programme year, usually comprising five blocks of 12 credits each, although some final year projects are worth 18 or 24 credits. Students must choose a major subject stream to follow and must take two blocks of units in this major subject each year. For further information on the structure of the programme, please see the Natural Sciences Course Guide. |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 1: - All units in blocks Ls1.1 and Env1.1
- Either all units in Ecology block B1.1 or all in Plant Science block B1.2
- Either two Chemistry units (from blocks C1.1, C1.2 & C1.3) or one Chemistry block plus Pharmacology block Pc1.1
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory units for Biology Ls1.1 and Environmental Sciences Env1.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB10006 | Cell & molecular biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | XX10085 | The Earth as an ecosystem | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB10005 | Cell biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | CH10226 | Introduction to environmental and sustainable chemistry | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C1.1/2/3 |
At least one unit must be selected from Chemistry blocks C1.1, C1.2 & C1.3 in this programme year |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AY | CH10134 | Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table for Natural Sciences | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| AY | CH10136 | Fundamentals of organic chemistry for Natural Sciences | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| AY | CH10138 | From molecules to materials for natural scientists | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Ecology block B1.1 |
Students must select either all units in this block or all units in Plant Science block B1.2 during this programme year |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB10012 | Ecology & evolution 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB10205 | Ecology & evolution 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Plant Science block B1.2 |
Students must select either all units in this block or all units in Ecology block B1.1 during this programme year |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB10200 | The life of Earth 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB10201 | The life of Earth 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Pharmacology block PC1.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AY | PA10315 | Fundamentals of physiology and pharmacology for Natural Sciences students | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2017/18 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2018/19 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 2: - All units in block Env2.1
- Two blocks from: Ecology block B2.1, Plant Science block B2.2, Molecular Biology block B2.3 or Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B2.5 (subject to pre-requisites)
- At least one block from Chemistry blocks C2.1, C2.2 & C2.3
- One further block of free options which may include whichever of blocks C2.1, C2.2 & C2.3 was not selected above
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory units for Environmental Sciences block Env2.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | XX20001 | Renewable energy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | XX30191 | Sustainability | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Cell Biology block B2.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB20024 | The dynamic cell 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB20160 | The dynamic cell 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B2.5 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB20149 | Molecular genetics of vertebrate development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB20028 | Molecular and cellular neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Mathematics |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AY | PH20107 | Mathematical methods for physics 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Non science options |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AY | PS20167 | Cognitive neuroscience | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| S1 | ED20003 | Education in society | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | MN20072 | Managing human resources | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | ED20126 | Educational psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | MN20073 | Marketing | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Ecology block B2.1 |
Students choosing this block must take BB20040 in Semester 1 and either BB20041, BB20173 or BB20226 in Semester 2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB20040 | Concepts in evolution | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB20041 | Field course (Gower) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB20173 | Behaviour & ecology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB20226 | Portugal field course | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Plant Science block B2.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB20032 | Plant symbiosis & pathology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB20031 | Plant biotechnology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C2.1/2/3 |
At least one unit must be selected from this list for Chemistry blocks C2.1, C2.2 & C2.3. - You may only select CH20150 from this list if you took CH10136 (block C1.1) in Year 1;
- You may only select CH20148 from this list if you took CH10134 (block C1.2) in Year 1;
- You may only select CH20152 from this list if you took CH10138 (block C1.3) in Year 1.
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Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AY | CH20148 | Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity (NS/CwM) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| AY | CH20150 | Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy (NS/CwM) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| AY | CH20152 | Principles of physical chemistry (NS/CwM) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2017/18 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2018/19 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Compulsory study year abroad |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AY | XX20116 | Study year abroad | 60 credits [equivalent to 120 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2017/18 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2018/19 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
|
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B); Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B).
- Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 4: - All units from blocks Env3.1 and Env 3.2
- Environmental sciences dissertation XX30177
- Two blocks of Biology options (B3.1, B3.2 and B3.3) (subject to pre-requisites)
- Students may take a maximum of 12 credits of non-science options in place of one Biology block.
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory dissertation for Environmental Sciences majors |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AY | XX30177 | Environmental sciences dissertation | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Compulsory units for Environmental Sciences blocks Env 3.1 & Env 3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | CE30145 | Environmental management | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | CE40129 | Legislation & waste management | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | XX30172 | State of the planet | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | XX30213 | Water cycle and human health | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB30167 | Genomes | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB30169 | Concepts in systems biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B3.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB30045 | Cell membranes | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB30161 | Systems and developmental neurobiology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Non science options |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | ED30005 | Science education in practice | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | MN20074 | Digital business innovation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | PS30115 | Contemporary educational psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | ED30006 | Issues in science education | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | MN30076 | Business strategy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | PS30156 | Affective neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B3.1 |
Students choosing this block must take BB30208 in Semester 1 and either BB30131 or BB30132 in Semester 2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB30208 | Evolutionary quantitative genetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB30131 | Evolution in deep time | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB30132 | Sexual conflict | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2017/18 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2018/19 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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