BIOL40010
MSci Research Project
120
Full year
Undergraduate
Level 4
Martin Pool
Unit coordinator
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 60.0
<div> <p>Students will complete a seven month laboratory project during which they will comprehensively test the hypothesis described within their research project proposal. This will require multiple experimental approaches using current methods, data analysis, and the interpretation of the results to determine whether the proposed hypothesis is correct. Students will also be expected to present their results in the format of a scientific talk, meeting abstract, poster presentation and a report in the format of a journal appropriate to their degree programme.</p></div><p> </p>
<div> <p>Students will complete a seven month laboratory project during which they will comprehensively test the hypothesis described within their research project proposal. This will require multiple experimental approaches using current methods, data analysis, and the interpretation of the results to determine whether the proposed hypothesis is correct. Students will also be expected to present their results in the format of a scientific talk, meeting abstract, poster presentation and a report in the format of a journal appropriate to their degree programme.</p></div><p> </p>
<div> Provide students with a thorough training in laboratory or field based research.</div>
<ul> <li> Analyse complex biological processes at cellular, whole organism or ecosystem levels to generate novel and timely hypotheses</li> <li> Design experimental approaches to address these hypotheses.</li></ul>
<ul> <li> Design and interpret complex experiments, using diverse experimental approaches.</li> <li> Interpret multiple lines of evidence to test a hypothesis.</li></ul>
<ul> <li> Acquire experience of current life science methodologies appropriate to their degree programme.</li></ul>
<ul> <li> Work as part of research group.</li> <li> Problem solve.</li> <li> Present data as a scientific talk, meeting abstract, poster presentation and manuscript.</li> <li> Project manage (time management, planning, meeting deadlines and milestones, addressing challenges, producing deliverables)</li></ul>
<div> Through the writing of their research project proposal during year 3 students will have identified two members of academic staff whose research interests them. During the final year of the MSci programmes they will complete their research project in one of these two laboratories. Students will receive a comprehensive training in relevant research methods, data analysis and interpretation of results. They will also learn how lines of scientific research are developed and how it can be necessary at times to adapt their initial hypothesis in the light of results. Students will present their project and results as a scientific talk, meeting abstract, poster presentation and a report in the format of an appropriate journal.</div>
0
Other
20%
6
Project output (not diss/n)
50%
7
Oral assessment/presentation
30%
<p> </p><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Assessment task</span></td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Length</span></td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt">How and when feedback is provided</span></td> <td><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Weighting </span></p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Scientific talk</span></td> <td><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">10mins+5mins questions</span></p></td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Verbal feedback and comments form after the talk</span></td> <td>10%</td> </tr> <tr> <td>News and Views Articles</td> <td><1000 words</td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Annotated comments via Grademark</span></td> <td>15%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Poster Presentation</span></td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt">A1 poster</span></td> <td><p style="margin-right:7px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Annotated comments via Grademark </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Verbal Feedback at Poster Seession</span></span></p></td> <td>20%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Project Report</span></td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt">25 pages</span></td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Annotated comments via Grade </span></td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Project Performance</span></td> <td>n/a</td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Verbal feedback from supervisor</span></td> <td>5%</td> </tr> </tbody></table><p> </p>
<p>Feedback is given throughout project supervision</p>
BIOL33000
MSci Project Literature Review and Research Proposal
Pre-Requisite
Compulsory
BIOL33012
MSci Experimental Skills Module
Pre-Requisite
Compulsory
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N
Project supervision
60
0
0