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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2009 - 2010
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Module Title |
Research Project
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Module Code |
BE492
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School |
School of Biotechnology
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
4
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Credit Rating |
15
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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 the field of Biotechnology. To develop skills in laboratory or computational research. To develop skills in presentation and analysis of the results of scientific research.
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Learning Outcomes
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Students should be able to:· develop new experimental or computational methods· identify and solve problems in experimental design · accurately record experimental data· plan experiments competently· analyse and interpret results competently· critically discuss results· present results in a clear and concise manner· use information sources competently.
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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 |
180
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
45
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Total |
225
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 15 credit module load represents approximately 225 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 academic staff. Having undertaken the Literature Survey module (BE491) in semester 7, the student will have researched the background to the project. · The student will spend 20-25 hours per week for an 8-week period undertaking the project in the research laboratory managed by their academic supervisor.· At the end of this period, the student will present their results at a series of seminars to an audience of their peers and academic staff.· Following the oral presentations, the student will submit a typed version of the work for inspection by 2 internal and 2 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:The reading material will depend on the specific project being undertakenSupplementary:'Guidelines for the writing of literature surveys and laboratory projects' (on the BT4 web page)
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BT | BSc in Biotechnology |
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