1. Applied Bioscience & Zoology Science Induction Programme 16/17
Tuesday 6th September 2016
Dr Richard Thacker (PL Applied Bioscience & Zoology)
Dr Fiona Henriquez (PL Applied Bioscience)

2. Programme Induction Programme 16/17 - Enrolment
1. Availability of Online Enrolment
New students will be able to enrol online during their first week of attendance, usually AFTER the induction session on programme information and module selection. For information about induction go to
2. Non-EEA Students
Before you can enrol, you must have presented your passport and visa to Student Administration for scanning. This can be done any time prior to
enrolment.
3. URL for Online Enrolment
The URL for Online Enrolment is
4. Logging in – Login and PIN Number
You should log in to the system using your Banner ID. Your Banner ID is the number that appears on all correspondence you will have received from UWS and begins with B00….You will also need a PIN number. This PIN number is initially set as your date of birth in the format ddmmyy and should be changed thereafter to ensure security.
5. Help with Online Enrolment
On each page of the online enrolment system, you will find online help. If you are unsure about any of the questions being asked or what you are doing, please refer to the online help. If this does not answer your questions please contact us and we will be able to help you with your enrolment: Telephone Help: (8.45am to 4.45pm) Help:

3. Programme Induction Programme 16/17
Timetables: and )
Programmes and Modules:
Personal Tutors: Allocated in week 1 – 2 following enrolment (all students sent an )
Introduction to Staff and Advice from Students – lab coats
Staff – Student Liaison Groups – communication ( & moodle)
Final Year (Honours Projects)

4. Programme Induction Programme 16/17
Introduction to Zoology Staff
Dr Mhairi Alexander (Animal Behaviour, Behavioural Ecology)
Dr Simon Cuthbert (Biosphere & Man, Biological Conservation)
Dr Brian Quinn (Environmental Adaptation, Field Biology)
Dr Kath Sloman (Vertebrate Physiology, Applied Aquatic Ecology)
Dr Richard Thacker (Biodiversity, Practical Skills, Biosphere & Man, Entomology, Pest Management)
Dr Priya Tamilselvan (Animal Diversity)

5. Programme Induction Programme 16/17
Personal Tutors: Allocated in week 1 – 2 following enrolment (all students sent an )
Applied Bio & Zoology
1st year: Thacker [A to Z]
2nd year: Tamilselvan [A to L]; Sloman [M to Z]
3rd year: Quinn [A to L]; Alexander [M to Z]
4th year: Honours Project Supervisor

6. Programme Induction Programme 16/17
Biology/Zoology textbook (online)

7. Timetable for First Lecture
Module
Year Group
Location
Time
Day
Cells and Molecules
1st year
P118
9.00am
Monday
Vertebrate Physiology
2nd year
E221
10.00am
Tuesday
Practical Skills
F115
G240
10.00am or 2.00pm
12.30pm (all students)
Thursday
Human Biology
D141
12.00pm
Friday
Animal Behaviour
3rd year
G220
Entomology & Parasitology
Animal Diversity
Wednesday
Environmental Adaptation
4th year
F249
Applied Aquatic Ecology
L208

8. Applied Bioscience & Applied Bioscience & Zoology 16/17
Modules by year:
Applied Bioscience & Applied Bioscience & Zoology 16/17
First Year
Compulsory Semester 1 Semester 2
Cells & Molecules Biodiversity
Scientific Investigation
Optional
Any 2 (science) modules plus any other module

9. Applied Bioscience & Applied Bioscience & Zoology 16/17
Modules by year:
Applied Bioscience & Applied Bioscience & Zoology 16/17
First Year
Optional Modules
Semester 1 Semester 2
Structure of Chemistry Chemistry & Reactions
Sequences & Patterns Mathematics of Space & Change
Physics A Physics B
Language A Language B
Dealing with Data Intro Environmental H&S at Work
Science & Crime
Intro to Astronomy
Intro to Pharmacy Science

10. Applied Bioscience & Applied Bioscience & Zoology 16/17
Modules by year:
Applied Bioscience & Applied Bioscience & Zoology 16/17
Second Year
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1 Semester 2
Practical Skills Biosphere & Man
Vertebrate Physiology Introductory Microbiology
Human Biology Genetics
Optional Modules (Applied Bioscience Only)
Semester 1 Semester 2
Pharmacology, Drugs & Behaviour Cells & Sugars
Analytical Techniques Biological Trace Evidence

11. Applied Bioscience & Applied Bioscience & Zoology 16/17
Modules by year:
Applied Bioscience & Applied Bioscience & Zoology 16/17
Third Year
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1 Semester 2
Entomology & Parasitology Biological Conservation
Animal Diversity Field Biology
Animal Behaviour WBL20 or Bio-Case Study
Optional Modules (Applied Bioscience Only)
Semester 1 Semester 2
Applied Microbiology Human Physiology
Immunology Proteins: Form & Function
WBL40 or WBL 20 + BioProfessional Practice or Bioprofessional Practice (compulsory)
Pure & Applied Genetics
Factors Affecting Drug Action

12. Applied Bioscience & Applied Bioscience & Zoology 16/17
Modules by year:
Applied Bioscience & Applied Bioscience & Zoology 16/17
Fourth year
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1 Semester 2
Honours Project Honours Project
Environmental Adaptation Behavioural Ecology
Applied Aquatic Ecology Pest Management
Optional Modules (Applied Bioscience Only)
Semester 1 Semester 2
Clinical Immunology Public Health Microbiology
Biology of Disease Cells & Disease
Food & Environmental Microbiology DNA Technology

13. Applied Bioscience & Applied Bioscience & Zoology 16/17
Modules by year:
Applied Bioscience & Applied Bioscience & Zoology 16/17
Honours Project
Compulsory H&S training (Friday)
Read relevant information on requirements regarding ‘ethics’ – all work with vertebrates requires ethical approval
Complete relevant risk assessments/COSHH forms/H&S training record
All final project reports must contain one of the following statements:
The work reported in this dissertation/thesis was approved by the school of science and sport ethics committee (approval number XXXXXXXX) or
The work reported in this dissertation/thesis did not require approval by the school of science and sport ethics committee.

14. Science Induction Programme
Important URL’s
Enrolment:
Modules: