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Student Course Handbook, UCW 2017/18 0 FdSc Animal Management University Centre Weston in partnership with University of the West of England (Hartpury College) Academic year: 2017-18 Student Course Handbook UCAS code: D302 Programme Leader: Gill Cook

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FdSc Animal Management

University Centre Weston

in partnership with

University of the West of England

(Hartpury College)

Academic year: 2017-18

Academic Year: 2014/15

Student Course Handbook

UCAS code: D302

Programme Leader: Gill Cook

This handbook is published for students studying at Weston College on the above programme and is available in a range of alternative formats on request.

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Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 2 Welcome .................................................................................................................................................... 2 Purpose of the Handbook .......................................................................................................................... 2

2. Course content ........................................................................................................... 3 Course Distinctiveness .............................................................................................................................. 3 Programme Team ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Course structure......................................................................................................................................... 6

3. Course Aims ............................................................................................................... 7 Course Learning Outcomes ....................................................................................................................... 7 Your Foundation Degree classification ...................................................................................................... 8 Interim Awards ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Progressing onto Honours Degree ............................................................................................................ 8

4. Learning Environment ................................................................................................ 9 Learning and Teaching Methods ............................................................................................................... 9 Work-based Learning ................................................................................................................................. 9

5. How Quality is assured ............................................................................................ 11 Quality monitoring and evaluation ........................................................................................................... 11 External examiners .................................................................................................................................. 11 External references .................................................................................................................................. 13

6. General course information ..................................................................................... 14 Staff Profiles ............................................................................................................................................. 14

7. Module Specifications .............................................................................................. 17 8. Appendices .................................................................................................................. i

Appendix 1 - Marking Criteria ..................................................................................................................... i Appendix 2 – Policies and Procedures ...................................................................................................... iii

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1. Introduction

Welcome

Welcome to the FdSc Animal Management Foundation Degree. This course is offered in partnership between UWE (Hartpury College) and University Centre Weston (UCW). You are a registered student at UWE and at UCW, and you have access to services on both sites.

You have embarked on a programme which is going to be both challenging and exciting, and we hope that you reap the benefits from it, by enjoying the varied opportunities that will be made available to you. Your tutors expect that you will develop both academically and personally as a result of your experiences over the coming years.

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to studying in the Animal Science Department and on the Foundation Degree and hope that your stay with us will be a happy and enjoyable one. We also hope that studying with us encourages you to continue the process of lifelong learning.

Purpose of the Handbook

This handbook gives you essential background information that will be of help in your studies on the Animal Management programme. It provides links to the definitive data sources wherever possible. The handbook can be accessed via your Moodle account: https://moodle.weston.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=355

Please note that the electronic version will be kept up to date and you will be notified of any significant changes. If you have taken a hard copy of any information please remember to refer back to the electronic version to ensure that you are working with the most up to date information.

For module information please see the respective Module Handbook.

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2. Course content

Course Distinctiveness

Your programme of study is made up of a number of modules from the University of the West of England’s Undergraduate Modular Scheme. A module is a unit of study which has specific learning outcomes, content and methods of assessment.

The modules that you will study belong either to UCW or Hartpury College; however you will be based primarily at UCW. All programmes are subject to the academic rules and regulations of the University of the West of England, which can be found on the UWE website.

Some modules may have pre-requisites or co-requisites. Pre-requisites are conditions that you need to have successfully achieved before you can start a module. Co-requisites are conditions that need to be satisfied at the same time as being enrolled on the module. In either case, this information is detailed in the module specification which you can find in your module guides.

If you are enrolled on a full time programme of study you will be expected to take 120 credits in each academic year. The exact modules that make up your programme will be shown in this programme handbook. All modules are compulsory – you have to successfully complete these in order to get your particular named award.

Part-time students have to take the same amount of credits as full-time students to get their award but these are spread over a greater number of years i.e. 3 years. Part time students study around 80 credits per year.

The Programme has a Programme Leader who will be able to advise you regarding any queries about your chosen programme of study.

If you successfully gain all the credits necessary to gain the Foundation Degree, you can apply for progression to year 3 of the BSC (Hons) programme at Hartpury College.

The Foundation Degree is a level 5 qualification as illustrated in the diagram below (UK National Qualifications Framework). If you successfully gain all the credits necessary to achieve your award, you can apply for progression to year 3 (level 6) of the Bachelor’s degree programme at Hartpury College.

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Figure 1: Framework for Higher Education Qualifications

Rewrite this section to make it relevant to your programme

This course has been designed with employability in mind and has been written to enable students to engage with the issues and developments affecting the Animal Management industry. Its vocational focus allows students to spend a significant amount of time within the workplace in order to gain experience, manage a variety of small projects and develop a range of skills. A vocational approach is underpinned by academic theory and industry standards which allow students to assess situations, make comparative judgments and suggest a range of alternative approaches. The modules have been designed to deliver a balance of theory and practical experience of key aspects of the Animal Management industry.

Programme Team

The people below are staff who have specific responsibilities for your programme.

Staff

Role Telephone E-mail

Gill Cook Programme Co-ordinator HE Tutor Module leader

01934 411428

[email protected]

Maxine Park Section Area Manager

01934 411444

[email protected]

Ben Melhuish Module leader 01934 411227

[email protected]

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Julie Way Module leader 01934 4112757

[email protected]

Lara Day Module leader N/A [email protected]

Laura Link Module leader 01934 411428

[email protected]

Laurie Morgan

Module leader 01934 411428

[email protected]

Sarah McLaughlin Module leader

01934 412709

[email protected]

Elena Borodina Module leader 01934 411580

[email protected]

Link Tutor

Each programme has an identified link tutors from its validating partner University whose role it is to support the UCW team and students. The link tutors for your programme are:

Name Role at Hartpury Email address

Jane Williams Head of Department (HE Animal and Land Sciences)

[email protected]

Lucy Clarke Subject Manager (HE Animal and Land Sciences)

[email protected]

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Course structure

Year One

Full time Year 1 of study Level Title Credits Code

4 Animal Management I 30 UINVLL-30-1 UIEVLG-30-1

4 Principles of Animal Behaviour 15 UINXQ5-15-1 4 Introduction to Veterinary Science 15 UINXR3-15-1

4 Mammalian Systems Biology 15 UINXR4-15-1 4 Animal and Equine Nutrition 15 UINXQ9-15-1 4 Business Studies 15 UINXQY-15-1

4 Introduction to Animal Welfare 15 UINXK9-15-1 4 Principles of Animal Biology (optional) 15 UINXK8-15-0

Year Two

Year 2 of study Level Title Credits Code

5 Animal Management II 30 UINVK9-30-2 UIEVKA-30-2

5 Data Analysis 15 UINXPW-15-2

5 Research Methods 15 UINXPU-15-2 5 Ethics and Welfare 15 UINSXW-15-2 5 Applied Animal Health and Disease 30 UINXSN-30-2

5 Independent Report 15 UINXRX-15-2

All HE programmes at UCW are delivered as a collection of modules, which build on each other to form a complete programme of study. Each module carries a credit rating, defining how much study time it takes to complete. Notionally, 1 credit equates to 10 hours study time (so 10 credits = 100 study hours). “Study hours” includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, group work, independent study and research – in fact, any time that contributes to your learning on the module.

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3. Course Aims

The FdSc Animal Management programme is designed to develop in students an understanding of all aspects of animal/equine biology and specifically animal health and welfare. The programme will provide the students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the professional care of animals/equines. Graduates will have the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to higher education.

Course Learning Outcomes

This programme will enable students to:

• Access a distinctive approach to teaching, learning and assessment through the utilisation of work related and work based learning throughout the programme

• Enter a clear structure for training and progression within the animal management industry.

• Raise standards and skills levels within the animal management industry.

• Appreciate Health and Safety legislation influencing work within the animal management industry

• Understand and apply current welfare legislation.

• Develop a sound understanding of both the science and the management skills needed to progress in animal related careers.

• Understand the impact of animal husbandry on welfare.

• Develop academic, professional, generic practical and employability skills which will equip them for gaining employment and being successful at work.

• Prepare for progression to study higher degrees in the animal management sector.

• Engage with the management and care of animals in a variety of settings.

• Effectively develop and utilise employability skills which will help them to function effectively as members of a flexible, adaptable and competitive workforce which will help to fulfil the skills shortage identified by LANTRA.

This programme is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and ability needed to work within the rapidly expanding animal management industry. Students will acquire essential practical experience (including the handling of animals/equines, differentiating healthy and diseased animals, and general animal management), as well as in-depth theoretical knowledge (including health and disease, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, management and behaviour), with key transferable skills heavily embedded within all modules. The programme:

• Develops basic scientific principles to instill a knowledge and understanding of the animal in health and disease, management and nutrition and uses this understanding to study animals in the context of present day industry and environment;

• Prepares students for employment, in particular in animal-related employment

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• Provides students with an intellectual challenge based on a scientific and analytical approach;

• Provides both group and autonomous ‘hands-on’ experience including:

• Examining health of animals;

• Experience in handling animals;

• Practical experience in laboratory skills.

• Develops in students the skills and qualities supportive to achieving success in all aspects of personal and working life;

• Provides students with the opportunity to build on previous achievement, however acquired, without the need to replace it;

• Provides a basis for and encourages progression to degree qualifications;

• Subscribes and contributes to the philosophy and operation of the University of the West of England’s Undergraduate Modular Scheme.

Your Foundation Degree classification

To be awarded a Foundation Degree you will have successfully completed 240 credits at levels 1 and 2 (or above) in total. Only the results for level 2 (or above) modules are used to determine the classification of your Foundation degree.

A Foundation Degree with merit is awarded when an average of 55% or more is achieved across any combination of modules at level 2 or above which are valid for the award and total 100 credits or more.

A Foundation Degree with distinction is awarded when an average of 70% or more is achieved across any combination of modules at level 2 or above which are valid for the award and total 100 credits or more.

Interim Awards

Students who do not complete the course but successfully achieve at least 120 credits will be eligible to receive the interim award of a Certificate of Higher Education.

Progressing onto Honours Degree

You can ‘top-up’ your FdA/FdSc degree to a BA/BSc (Honours) degree by an additional year of study.

To be eligible for progression you must have gained 240 credits, 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5. The deadline for applications is usually on or before 1st May in the final year of Foundation Degree studies. Your tutor will arrange a meeting with the Course Leader at UCW to discuss the modules on offer on the top-up degree and answer any questions that you may have. You are also welcome to visit the campus and meet with staff and students.

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4. Learning Environment

Learning and Teaching Methods

UCW has a Learning and Teaching Strategy for Higher Education, which underpins our approach.

We intend that the learning programme should be both stimulating and demanding, and should lead you through progressive stages of development, towards increasingly complex and open-ended tasks, increasingly sophisticated application of intellectual/conceptual and personal (transferable) skills, and increasingly independent study.

A variety of learning methods will be used, which might include:

• Lectures

• Seminars

• Experiential learning

• Reflective learning

• Skills practice

• Group work and group discussions

• Workshops

• Case studies

• Student presentations

• Information and communications technology (ICT) based activities

• Visiting speakers/expert practitioners will be used during the programme

UCW actively encourages the development of technology enhanced learning and you will find staff utilising new teaching methods to enhance your learning experience.

Work-based Learning

Professional practice modules such as Animal/Equine Management I/II include work placement and portfolio building. These modules address professional practice skills (related to the relevant National Occupational Standards) and are designed to support learners in terms of their working practices. These modules involve learners sourcing appropriate work placements where they are to fulfil previously stated number of hours. Performance at the work placement is assessed via the student (self-assessment) and the work place provider. These assessments are considered when marking the overall module. A portfolio of competencies is required for the modules where learners fulfil previously agreed competencies relevant to their work placement providing evidence to show they can work safely and suitably within the industry. Finally, reflective skills audits

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are carried out to show the student can demonstrate the ability to reflect upon performance and relate theory to practical.

Other resources

Due to the nature of the FdSc’s in Animal Management, the requirement for work place industry experience is essential, not only to support your achievement, but also in giving you access to an expansive range of resources available in the Animal Industry.

UCW also have their own practical facility partner, Badgworth Arena, who house an extensive range of small mammals, reptiles, birds, aquatics and equines which may be used to support the delivery of the programmes. You may also have the opportunity to visit Hartpury College throughout your programme at UCW and gain access to the facilities there.

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5. How Quality is assured

Quality monitoring and evaluation

The programme you are studying was approved by UWE. As part of the approval process it was assured that

• the content of the programme met national benchmark requirements;

• the programme met any professional/statutory body requirements; and

• the proposal met other internal quality criteria covering a range of issues such as admissions policy, teaching, learning and assessment strategy and student support mechanisms.

This was done through a process of programme approval which involves consulting academic experts including subject specialists from other institutions and industry.

How we monitor the quality of this programme

The quality of this programme is monitored each year through evaluating:

• external examiner reports (considering quality and standards);

• statistical information (considering issues such as the pass rate); and

• student feedback including the National Student Survey (NSS).

Drawing on this, and other, information programme teams undertake an annual monitoring process, in accordance with the University's quality policy.

Once every six years an in-depth review of the subject area is undertaken by a panel that includes at least two external subject specialists. The panel considers documents, looks at student work, speaks to current and former students and speaks to staff before drawing its conclusions. The result is a report highlighting good practice and identifying areas where action is needed.

The role of the Programme Committee

This course has a Programme Committee comprising all relevant teaching staff, student representatives and others who make a contribution towards its effective operation (e.g. library/technician staff). The Programme Committee has responsibilities for the quality of the programme and plays a critical role in the University's quality assurance procedures.

External examiners

The standard of this programme is monitored by at least one external examiner. External examiners have two primary responsibilities:

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• To ensure the standard of the programme; and

• To ensure fairness and equity.

The external examiner(s) for your programme:

Name (including prefix e.g. Dr.)

Role in institution Name of institution

Jonathon Amory Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Writtle College

John Eddison Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer), School of Biological Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering)

Plymouth University

Alison Pyatt Lecturer, Animal Production, Welfare and Veterinary Sciences

Harper Adams University

Chris Royle School Academic Standards and Quality Manager, College of Arts and Science, School of Animal Rural and Environmental Sciences

Nottingham Trent University

As part of their role, external examiners complete an annual report for the University commenting on the learning, teaching and assessment standards of the modules and the programme overall. The report will highlight areas of good practice and identify areas for development, as well as provide assurance that your programme is of an equable standard to similar HE provision nationally.

External examiner reports, and the University’s response, are shared with students. They are normally discussed at Staff/Student Liaison Committees and made available online, via Moodle.

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External references

The following methods are used for gaining the views of other interested parties:

• Feedback from former students;

• Employers;

• Feedback from LANTRA (the sector skills council)

• Qualification framework for HE

• National Occupational Standards

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6. General course information

Staff Profiles

Gill Cook

Gill studied at Hartpury College where she gained a National Diploma in Horse Management. She went on to achieve a BSc in Equine Science before going on to gain her BHS AI qualification and qualifying for the BHS Register of Instructors. After working for a welfare charity which involved rescuing and rehabilitating horses, as well as being head of staff training, Gill started at University Centre Weston in 2007. Here Gill gained a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and has gained a Masters of Arts Degree in Education having carried out a 20,000 word dissertation based on tutoring and electronic platforms. Gill is responsible for managing the Foundation Degree programme in Animal Management at UCW and is a Teaching and Learning mentor for the HE Teaching and Learning Department. Gill also module leads and tutors on the PGCERT programme and is a Dissertation supervisor and Tutor on the MA Education programme that is run at University Centre Weston. Gill module leads on a number of modules on the FdSc Animal Management including Animal Management II, Business Studies and Independent Report.

Ben Melhuish

Ben studied at Cardiff University where he achieved a BSc Honours degree in Zoology. During his time at Cardiff University, Ben spent a period of time working in conservation abroad. He spent time completing research in the rainforests of Borneo, carrying out field studies on a range of species including orangutans and proboscis monkeys. During this time he produced a research report on the habitat selection behaviours of the saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, which was later submitted to a local charity for use. After graduating from his degree programme, Ben secured a role as an Education Officer at Bristol Zoo, where he engaged the public and degree students in a range of subjects including animal behaviour, wildlife conservation and zoo management. Since moving to UCW in 2013, Ben has completed his level 5 diploma in education and training. He is now currently studying his MA in Education at UCW. Ben has been teaching on the Foundation Degree in Animal Management since 2013 and commonly delivers on modules involving research, ethics and animal welfare.

Wendy Slade

Wendy is the HE Librarian for UCW’s degree level courses. She is educated to Masters Level with an MSc in Information and Library Management from Bristol University (2005). She also holds a teaching qualification and BA (Hons) in Language and Communication from Cardiff University. Wendy has carried out research projects in the field of learning environments, the needs of the learner and study skills delivery. Wendy delivers the HE

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LibraryPlus ‘HELP’ study skills programme which introduces the key skills and core resources learners require for HE level research.

Lara Day

Lara qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon from the University of Bristol in 1994. She has worked in various private small animal Veterinary Practices in the south west over the last 20 years. In 2010 she began working for a specialist Emergency And Critical Care provider here in the south west, where she works up to the current time providing specialist out-of-hours emergency treatment for pet animals. She began teaching UCW students at Badgworth Arena (which acts as a field station for the college) in 2014. She also achieved an award in education and training in 2014. She joined the team teaching the Foundation Degree in Animal Management at UCW in 2015.

Laura Link

Laura is a qualified veterinary nurse with over 10 years’ experience in the veterinary field. She is very experienced in working with a wide variety of animals and is a qualified NVQ Assessor. Laura joined the teaching team at UCW in 2010 and is responsible for delivering the Mammalian Systems Biology module as well as Animal Management 1. Her own experience in the field in terms of both animal and equine are invaluable to the subjects she teaches. Laura has recently successfully completed her Master of Arts Degree in education in which she carried out an extensive research project based around work placements in animal management courses. This further supports her in terms of delivering professional practice modules on the FdSc Animal Management programme.

Julie Way

Julie studied at Hartpury College (UWE) and gained a BSc (Hons) in Animal Science. Her specialist areas of study are animal ethics and welfare as well as animal behaviour. Julie’s dissertation at UWE was based around educating people with regards to animal welfare so is more than equipped to deliver a wide range of modules on the Foundation Degree. Julie will be teaching on the Principles of Animal Behaviour module where she can showcase and share her wealth of knowledge regarding this are of study.

Sarah McLaughlin

Sarah achieved her first degree, BA (Hons.) Business Studies with Human Resource Management, with the University of the West of England, followed by a MSc. in Sociology from Bristol University, where her research interests concentrated on gender studies, advanced qualitative research methods and social justice. Her Masters dissertation combined her expertise in business and sociology, researching working mothers, and call centre operations. She then taught A level sociology and business studies during her PGCE (Post Compulsory Education) year, which she achieved with UWE, and then moved to UCW where she took the role of Access to Higher Education lecturer in

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business, education and sociology, personal tutor, functional skills English teacher, and foundation degree lecturer in business and educational psychology. Sarah is a keen researcher and writer who has numerous articles published in low impact sociology journals, and is currently taking a second PGCE, which specialises in higher education teaching.

Laurie Morgan

Whilst studying for his A Levels Laurie was awarded an Arkwright Scholarship for Engineering and Design, and also achieved a Merit grade in Advanced Extension Award Physics. On completing his A Levels he read Engineering Design at the University of Bristol. Whilst here, he won an award from the Taiwan National Centre for Research on Earthquake Engineering for his innovative design of an earthquake resistant structure, which was tested to destruction on the university’s earthquake shaking table in the BLADE laboratory. In his final year of his degree he specialised in Materials Engineering, studying composite materials, failure of materials and project management. His final year dissertation examined pressure exchange technology in the upcoming renewable energy source, osmotic power. Laurie graduated with a 2:1 BEng (Hons) degree in Engineering Design. In his current role at UCW, Laurie leads the teaching of physics, mathematics and chemistry on the Access to HE programme. More recently, Laurie has also been working on University Centre Weston programmes, teaching data analysis to FdSc Animal Management students.

Elena Borodina

Elena graduated from King’s College London with a first class Honours BSc degree in Biotechnology, followed by a PhD in Microbiology in 2001. She then progressed to become a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Warwick, where she carried out research projects within the field of molecular microbial ecology and microbial mutagenesis. In 2006, Elena took up a position of a Research Associate at the University of Bristol to focus on meningitis projects, to investigate host-pathogen interactions with a view of MenB vaccine development. Elena has generated a number of successful scientific publications in peer-review journals, such as Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Archives of Microbiology, Clinical Sciences, European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO), Journal of Bacteriology, Molecular Microbiology, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), and Public Library of Science (PLoS). Elena’s areas of expertise include microbiology, molecular and cell biology, mutagenesis and recombinant gene technology, gene cloning, protein expression, purification and analysis, enzyme kinetics, immunoblotting and enzyme-linked immunoassay procedures. Elena joined UCW in 2014, delivering biology and chemistry units on the Access to HE programme, as well as microbiology, biochemistry and Earth science modules on FdSc Public and Environmental Health and Animal Management UCW degree programmes.

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7. Module Specifications

Latest versions of the validated module specifications for your programme can be accessed by logging into UWE website with your UWE student ID via the following link.

https://info.uwe.ac.uk/modules/login/ADlogin.asp

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8. Appendices

Appendix 1 - Marking Criteria

Marks will be allocated using the following qualitative guidelines:

Percentage 0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-100

Overall Descriptor

Very Poor

Poor Inadequate

Acceptable

Satisfactory

Good Very good

Excellent

Outstanding

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Knowledge Base: has a detailed knowledge of major theories of the discipline(s) and an awareness of a variety of ideas, contexts and frameworks

Little or no relevant material &/or significant factual errors

Insufficient relevant material &/or factual errors

Some relevant material but significant omissions &/or factual errors

Some relevant material and adequate understanding but some omissions.

Relevant with a satisfactory level of understanding but some omissions

Substantial and appropriate use of material

Comprehensive selection and utilisation of material

Extensive knowledge and understanding

Full depth and understanding

Ethical Issues: is aware of the wider social and environmental implications of area(s) of study and is able to debate issues in relation to more general ethical perspectives

Little or no awareness &/or discussion

Insufficient awareness &/or discussion

Limited awareness &/or discussion

Evidence of awareness but limited discussion

Evidence of awareness and debate

Substantial awareness and debate of issues

Comprehensive awareness and debate

Fully aware and able to debate issues

Exceptional awareness and debate

INTELLECTUAL SKILLS

Analysis: can analyse a range of

No analysis

Little or no

Inadequate evidenc

Evidence of analysis

Evidence of analysis

Substantial analysis evident

Analysis evident in all aspects

Extensive and

Exceptional level of

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information with minimum guidance using given classifications / principles and can compare alternative methods and techniques for obtaining data

analysis

e of analysis

but somewhat limited

in areas covered

of discussion

detailed analysis

analysis and awareness of complexities and contradictions

Synthesis: can reformat a range of ideas and information towards a given purpose

No synthesis

No synthesis

Little synthesis

Limited synthesis

Adequate synthesis evident

Good evidence of synthesis

Considers novel solutions

Able to transform data/concepts

Wide ranging evidence of creativity and imagination

Evaluation: can evaluate the reliability of data using defined techniques and/or tutor guidance

Little or none

Insufficient or significant gaps

Inappropriate tools used/no real evidence

Evaluation evident but not throughout

Consistent evidence of evaluation

Detailed evaluation

Comprehensive evaluation of relevance and significance

Extensive evaluation

Exceptional evaluation throughout

Application (incl. problem solving): can select appropriate techniques of evaluation and can evaluate the relevance and significance of the data collected

Little or none/ inappropriate

Inadequate, limited or inappropriate

Insufficient or significant gaps

Acceptable application evident

Awareness of complexity of context

Good understanding of complexity/ context

Able to identify and define complex problems/ solutions

Confident and flexible in identifying and defining problems/ solutions

Exceptional approach to problem-solving

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Appendix 2 – Policies and Procedures

Policies relating to HE Students can be found on Moodle at:

https://moodle.weston.ac.uk/mod/glossary/view.php?id=93970