Programmes in Natural Sciences 2018/9 |
UXXX-AAB02: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Environmental Science with Biochemistry 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 BC1.1, Ls1.1 and Env1.1
- Either TWO Chemistry blocks or Pc1.1 plus one further optional block.
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory units for Environmental Science (Env 1.1) and Biochemistry (BC1.1 & Ls1.1) |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB10006 | Cell & molecular biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | BB10235 | Biochemistry 1 for natural sciences | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | XX10085 | The Earth as an ecosystem | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB10004 | Biochemistry 2 | 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: Mathematics block M1.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | MA10201 | Modelling the dynamics of life 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | MA10202 | Modelling the dynamics of life 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Non science options |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AY | PS10086 | Mind and behaviour | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| S1 | ED10001 | Exploring effective learning | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | MN10071 | Organisational behaviour | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | ED10002 | Learning: Theory & context | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | MN10248 | Introduction to accounting | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C1.1/2/3 |
Students must select either two units from this list (blocks C1.1, C1.2 & C1.3) or block Pc1.1 and one further option |
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: 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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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: - Compulsory blocks BC2.1 & Env 2.1
- At least one block from Cell Biology (B2.3) and Developmental Biology & Neuroscience (B2.5)
- At least one further block of Science options - Chemistry, Pharmacology, Mathematics, or whichever of B2.3 and B2.5 was not selected above (subject to pre-requisites)
- One further block of free options (subject to pre-requisites)
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory units for Environmental Sciences Env 2.1 and Biochemistry BC2.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB20020 | Protein structure | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | XX20001 | Renewable energy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB20018 | Enzymology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | XX30191 | Sustainability | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Cell Biology block B2.3 |
Students on this stream must select at least one block from B2.3 (Cell Biology) and B2.5 (Developmental Biology & Neuroscience) |
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 |
Students on this stream must select at least one block from B2.3 (Cell Biology) and B2.5 (Developmental Biology & Neuroscience) |
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: 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: Chemistry block C2.1/2/3 |
A maximum of two Chemistry units may be selected from this list (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] |
Optional units: Pharmacology block PC2 |
Students choosing a single block of Pharmacology must take PA20023 in Semester 1 and PA20016 in Semester 2; students taking a double block must take all units in Semester 1 and PA20016 and either PA20348 or PA20351 in Semester 2. |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | PA20023 | Pharmacology of the central nervous system | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | PA20291 | Introduction to practical pharmacology for natural scientists | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| S1 | PA20343 | Drug discovery | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| S2 | PA20016 | Cardiovascular, renal and peripheral nervous system pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | PA20348 | Experimental pharmacology for natural sciences | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | PA20351 | Infection and immunity for natural sciences students | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Mathematics block M2.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AY | XX20231 | Mathematical and statistical methods for the life sciences | 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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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 in blocks BC3.1, Env3.1 & Env3.2
- Environmental sciences dissertation XX30177
- Either all units in block B3.2 or all in block B3.3 (subject to pre-requisites)
- Students may take a maximum of 12 credits of non-science options in place of either B3.2 or B3.3 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 Biochemistry BC3.1 and Environmental Sciences Env 3.1 & Env 3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB30162 | Protein synthesis, folding and turnover | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | CE30145 | Environmental management | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | CE40129 | Law, environmental legislation & waste management | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB40048 | Enzymes: mechanisms, evolution and control in integrated biological systems | 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 |
You must take either both units in Block 3.2 or both in Block 3.3 (subject to pre-requisites) |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB30231 | Human genomics | 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 |
You must take either both units in Block 3.2 or both in Block 3.3 (subject to pre-requisites) |
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] |
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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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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