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BMOL30100

Academic Year 2024/2025

Leading Teams in the Scientific Enterprise (BMOL30100)

Subject:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Antonio Garzon Vico
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Transitioning from scientific discovery to commercialisation requires the ability to create, manage and be part of teams and organisations. Forming, leading or simply being part of a succesful team requires a deep understanding of individuals behaviour; effective managers understand human behaviour and use their knowledge to create working environments that motivate individuals towards a common strategic goal (e.g. the commercialisation of a discovery). In this module we draw on the behavioural sciences such as psychology, social psychology, sociology and anthropology to understand how to implement best working practices in a team or an organisation, thus ensuring that we maximise their effectiveness when transitioning from discovery to commercialisation.
We will focus on three key areas: Motivation; Decision-Making; and Diversity. A key aim of this course is to enhance your ability to critically think through the practical implications of these topics. Therefore, this course takes a problem based learning approach and presents you with theories in connection with real cases in modern science based organizations and entrepreneurship. To help you achieve this, we will discuss theory and frameworks together with real cases and will encourage your participation in the discussion.
You will be assessed on your ability to analyse real science-based business cases and to design strategies that cultivate and strengthen group performance. Your work will be assessed on both individual and group projects.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge on building, participating and leading effective teams in the context of science commercialisation.
• Demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of human behaviour and how they affect team dynamics and performance.
• Ability to apply individual and group decision making processes.
• Build a foundation in how to manage team diversity.

Indicative Module Content:

We will cover various concepts affecting teams performance such as:

- Attitudes
- Personality and Values
- Emotional Intelligence
- Perception and Decision Making
- Cognitive Biases
- Motivation

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Small Group

10
Specified Learning Activities

20
Autonomous Student Learning

64
Total

118

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Group work; Lectures; Critical writing; Problem-based learning; Case-based learning.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Reflective Assignment: After each face-to-face class, students will write a short reflection connecting class concepts to real-world applications, fostering critical thinking, self-assessment, and deeper understanding. Week 1, Week 3, Week 5, Week 7, Week 8, Week 10, Week 12, Week 15 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Students will analyse a case study by applying organisational behaviour theories covered in class. They will provide practical advice to the individuals in the case, demonstrating their understanding Week 8 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Students will analyse a case study by applying organisational behaviour theories covered in class. They will provide practical advice to the individuals in the case, demonstrating their understanding Week 15 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
40
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will get individual feedback on business case assignment after submission Lecturer will also discuss general feedback in class regarding case assignment

Name Role
Dimitar Krastev Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 22 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 23, 25, 30, 32 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 24 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 26 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 29, 31, 33 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
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