Routes to Success

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Apply structured methods to solve problems.
• Use IT to support your learning.
• Manage your own learning.
• Apply problem solving techniques to familiar and unfamiliar problems.
• Make a critical evaluation of evidence.

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• How to approach problem solving in a structured way.
• The requirements for academic integrity.
• How to receive, evaluate and reflect on feedback on your progress in HE.
• How to use a set of resources to make progress with your learning.

Introduction to the Module

Lectures: Josh Robertson and Izzati Ibrahim

An introduction to your timetable, Personal Academic Tutoring (PATs), Support Services and more. We'll also be discussing Academic Integrity, an overview of the module and breaking down the assignments.

Part A: Introduction to Analytical Skills

Lecturer: Dr Izzati Ibrahim

An introduction to structured problem solving; data presentation and analysis, critical thinking and finding and correcting errors.

Part B: Research and Writing Skills

Lecturer:Dr Sarah Hewitt

An introduction into professional skills and values that Engineers need to demonstrate, referencing and writing, the ability to reflect on experiences and feedback.

Part C: Research & Group Project

Lecturer: Dr Josh Robertson

Applying skills from Part A and Part B, students will work in small groups and learn what it means to be successful in teams. Students will develop their ability to solve problems, practice academic writing and demonstrate organisation and time-management skills.

Teaching and learning methods

Learning activities include

• Self-study activities
• Portfolio development
• Research Exercise

Teaching methods include a combination of lectures, tutorials and discussions.

Resources & Reading list

Internet Resources

University of Southampton Academic Skills web site.

Assessment strategy

Referral Policy: Referred students will be asked to complete a number of assessment tasks sufficient to demonstrate they have achieved those learning outcomes not met on the first attempt.

Method of repeat year: The module may be taken as an internal repeat only. In order to be able to repeat externally, you must have already attained a pass in this module (at least 60%).

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal