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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Current Trends in Bioscience | |||
| Reference | AS4906 | Version | 4 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | May 2011 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide students with the ability to investigate and critically appraise an area of current interest in biology and/or DNA technology. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Research in depth an area of current interest in biology and/or DNA technology. |
| 2 | Appraise the literature and prepare a critical review. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Students will individually study a selected area of current interest in biology and/or DNA technology, which may include specialist areas not covered previously on the course. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will be principally delivered through student-centred activity. Studies will be supported by directed reading, tutorials and keynote lectures (including visiting speakers). |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 10 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 140 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | Candidates are assessed through the submission of an independent dissertation thesis. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (CW1) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of a Grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 2 of the course or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| The reference material will consist of papers published in related journals and specialist reviews relevant to the dissertation title. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 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., 2007. Surviving your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process. 3rd ed. Sage. |
| 4 | MATTHEWS, J.R. and MATTHEWS, R.W., 2008. Successful Scientific Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Biological and Medical Sciences. 3rd Ed. Cambridge University Press. |