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Information for current students at the School of Biology

bSET biology tutorials

bset tutorials take place

in semesters 1 & 2 (2022/23)

Organiser: Biology Teaching Office
email: bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk
phone: 01334 463602

bset tutorials are compulsory for

2nd year students taking a minimum of four BL coded modules in current academic year,
and all 3rd year students reading for a School of Biology degree

The bSET Biology tutorials aim to develop Biologist skills and employability skills through a series of activities. Typically, there are around six tutees in each tutorial group, although this can vary. These groups are arranged by the Biology Teaching Office to best match student degree programmes and tutors’ interests. These tutorials offer an informal, supportive learning environment in which you can explore Biology with students studying similar degrees, while developing your skills. The tutorials also present an opportunity to build a productive relationship with your tutor which should be useful for your preparation for your next step after your degree (e.g. discussions about career directions, writing references).

Tutors will contact tutees via email, at the start of the semester, to introduce themselves and confirm tutorial dates/times/locations. Note that times may change subject to tutor/tutee commitments, so please check your email regularly to note any changes.

Semester 1 Tutorial Timetable

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Semester 2 Tutorial Timetable

DATE & TIME	VENUE	STAFF	EVENT
DATE : TBC TIME : TBC	TBC by Tutor	Tutor	TBC
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Reading lists will be distributed prior to tutorial, if appropriate.

None.

Questions about	Contact
General teaching matters	Biology Teaching Office (bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk)
Rescheduled or cancelled events	Check your University email
Tutorial content	Tutor
Absence from tutorials	Tutor and the Biology Teaching Office ( bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk )
Year Coordinator	See School of Biology Undergraduate student handbook for list: Click to access UndergraduateHandbook.pdf
Overall performance, progress or future directions:	Advisor of Studies
Student Welfare	Student Welfare Officer Dr David Shuker dms14@st-andrews.ac.uk
Disability	Disability Coordinator Dr Fran der Weduwen fe9@st-andrews.ac.uk
Equality and Diversity	Equality and Diversity Officer Dr Jacqueline Nairn jn37@st-andrews.ac.uk

Biology Teaching Office

Level 2, Biomolecular Science Building, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST
Email: bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk
Tel: 01334 463602

This webpage updation is in progress

Andrew Blight
Anne Magureen
Caroline Kosiol
Clarissa Melo Czekster
David Evans
David Ferrier
David Hughes
David Shuker
Frank Gunn -Moore
Graeme Ruxton
Helder Ferreira
Iain Matthews
Jacqueline Nairn
Jens Tilsner
Judith Sleeman
Julie Oswald
Lars Boehme
Luke Rendell
Malcolm White
Marcus Bischoff
Monika Gostic
Michael Webster
Michael Morrissey
Michael Nevels
Michael Ritchie
Patrick Miller
Peter Coote
Rafael Guimaraes da Silva
Simon Northridge
Sophie Smout
Susan Gurney
Susan Healy
Thomas Meagher
Tracey Gloster
Uli Schwarz-Linek
V Anne Smith
Verena Dietrich- Bischoff
Will Creswell

Tutorial learning outcomes

Students completing bSET tutorials successfully should be able to:

Problem solve more confidently
Assess and present scientific writing and data appropriately
Outline the importance science communication
Develop awareness of research integrity
Develop transferable skills
Prepare more effectively for assessments/exams
Prepare a CV

Tutorial acquired skills

Biologist skills

Research integrity awareness
Research paper analysis
Consideration of sampling strategies
Critiquing experimental design
Data handling
Problem solving
Science communication skills (for peers and non-peers)

Transferable skills

Critically evaluating sources/information
Calculations/equations
Data analysis and presentation
Problem solving
Sourcing relevant information
Referencing
Group discussion- participating
Range of communication skills (written, oral, video etc)
Teamwork
Self reflection
CV writing