Prerequisites for Module
The student should be familiar with the content of all the Biosciences modules presented in Stages 2 and 3 of the course (or their equivalents).
Corequisite Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Precluded Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to investigate and critically appraise an area of current interest in biology.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Research in depth an area of current interest in biology.
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Appraise the literature and prepare a critical review.
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Indicative Module Content
The student will study a selected area of current interest in biology.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Keynote Lectures/Seminars
| 10 | Progress Monitoring
| 5 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 135 |
| Mode of Delivery
This module will be delivered mainly through student-centred activity. Studies will be supported by directed reading, tutorials, and keynote lectures (including visiting speakers).
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2
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Student performance in this module will be assessed entirely by a dissertation (4000 words). Each student will cover an independent area.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | EBEL, H., BLIEFERT, C. and RUSSEY, W., 2004. The Art of Scientific Writing: From Student Reports to Professional Publications in Chemistry and Related Fields. 2nd, completely rev.ed. Wiley-VCH.
| | 2. | O'CONNOR, M., 1991. Writing Successfully in Science. Chapman and Hall.
| | 3. | RUDESTAM, K.E. AND NEWTON, R.R., 2001. Surviving your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process. 2nd ed. Sage.
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Additional Notes
The reference material will consist of papers published in related journals and specialist reviews relevant to the dissertation title.
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