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Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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Description To enable students to undertake a research project in the fields of genetics, cell biology and bioinformatics. To develop skills in laboratory or computational research. To develop skills in presentation and analysis of the results of scientific research. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Develop new experimental or computational methods and solve problems in experimental design 2. Plan experiments competently and accurately record experimental data 3. Analyse and interpret results competently 4. Present results in a clear and concise manner 5. Critically discuss results in the context of both the given project and published work 6. Use information sources competently | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Defined Research ProjectThe student will choose a research project from a list submitted by academic staff. Having undertaken the Literature Survey module (BE489a) in semester I, 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 1 external examiner. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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