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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2008 - 2009
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Module Title |
Analytical Science Research Project
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Module Code |
BE494
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School |
School of Biotechnology
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Brendan O'Connor | Office Number | X222 |
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Level |
4
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Credit Rating |
20
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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- To enable students to undertake a research project in an area of biology.
- To develop laboratory skills and become independent in designing and executing experiments.
- To develop the ability to present, interpret and discuss research results.
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Learning Outcomes
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Students should gain:·
- The ability to design and execute research experiments.
- 'Hands on' experience with routine laboratory equipment.
- A practical understanding of experimentation to complement lectures
- The capability of working independently and in a research team
- Skills in accurately recording experimental data
- The ability to critically analyse and interpret data
- The ability to present results in a clear and concise manner
- Use of information sources - library, computer etc.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
378
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
-78
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Total |
300
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 20 credit module load represents approximately 300 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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The student will choose a research project from a list submitted by various academic staff with active research groups in the biochemistry, genetics,microbiology, biomedical and protein chemistry areas. Having undertaken the Literature Survey module, the student will have researched the background to the project.· The student will spend 28 - 35 hours per week for a twelve-week period undertaking the project in the research laboratory under the supervision of the laboratory head.· On completion of the project, the student will present their results at a series of seminars to an audience of the peers and academic staff.· The student will subsequently submit a typed report of the research for inspection by two internal and one external examiners.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential: Relevant research articles, reviews and books.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AS | BSc in Analytical Science |
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