Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07
This course, which is prescribed for level 1 students and optional for level 2 students and above, is studied entirely online and covers topics relating to careers and employability, equality and diversity and health, safety and wellbeing. During the course you will learn about the Aberdeen Graduate Attributes, how they are relevant to you and the opportunities available to develop your skills and attributes alongside your University studies. You will also gain an understanding of equality and diversity and health, safety and wellbeing issues. Successful completion of this course will be recorded on your Enhanced Transcript as ‘Achieved’ (non-completion will be recorded as ‘Not Achieved’). The course takes approximately 3 hours to complete and can be taken in one sitting, or spread across a number of weeks and it will be available to you throughout the academic year.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 0 credits (0 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Course Aims
The course will develop the employability of students through engaging them in their development of Aberdeen Graduate Attributes through the co-curriculum. The course will introduce students to the concepts and importance of health and safety and equality and diversity awareness.
Main Learning Outcomes
The course will comprise overall topic learning outcomes to enable students to:
1) Understand the concept of Aberdeen Graduate Attributes and how they can be developed through engagement in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
2) Understand the concept of equality and diversity and how it affects themselves and others.
3) Understand and implement health and safety guidelines, policies and procedures.
Course Content
The course consists of the following 3 topics:
1) Developing your Aberdeen Graduate Attributes
2) Understanding equality and diversity issues
3) Health and safety for students
This is an online 0-credit course for level 1 students, accessed via MyAberdeen.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Given there are no credits for the course, there are no summative assessments.
Students will complete a series of online activities and tests with two attempts and automated feedback and resources given if the standard is not met.
Automated written feedback is provided following two unsuccessful attempts at the tests. Feedback includes the correct answers and detailed explanations about each question and corresponding answer. Further resources are given.
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