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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Bioscience Honours Research Project | |||
| Reference | PL4199 | Version | 2 |
| Created | January 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2022 | SCQF Points | 60 |
| Amended | June 2023 | ECTS Points | 30 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to undertake independent research and to demonstrate initiative, ability to plan, execute, critically appraise and communicate a subject related research based project centred on data generation. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Devise a plan of work, health and safety, and research ethics documentation appropriate to the specified project brief. |
| 2 | Work independently to acquire and utilise the appropriate knowledge, problem solving skills, and technical skills required for the specified project. |
| 3 | Prepare a comprehensive scientific report on the work undertaken which shall include a critical evaluation of the significance of the findings obtained. |
| 4 | Communicate and defend the findings of the work in the form of a poster presentation to an audience at an appropriate level of detail. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| An independent subject-related, research based project centered on data generation. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Project work is a student centred activity involving laboratory work or other investigative activity. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 550 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 600 | 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: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 3 |
| Description: | Project planning and report | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 4 |
| Description: | Professional laboratory practice and poster | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The first grade represents Component 1 (C1;CW1) weighted as major, and the second grade, Component 2 (C2;PE1), weighted as minor. A minimum module grade of D is required for a pass, with NO compensation of either component. Therefore, both C1 and C2 must be passed at a minimum D grade to pass the module. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | AA; AB |
| B | AC; BA; BB; BC |
| C | AD; BD; CA; CB; CD |
| D | DA; DB; DC; DD |
| E | EA; EB; EC; ED; EE; EF |
| F | FA; FB; FC; FD; FE; FF |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF level 10 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | MATTHEWS, J.R. and MATTHEWS, R.W. 2012. Successful Scientific Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Biological and Medical Sciences. 1st Edition. Cambridge University Press. |
| 2 | REED, R>H>, HOLMES, D., WEYERS, J. and JONES, A. 2016. Practical Skills in Biomolecular Science. 6th Edition. Pearson. |
| 3 | YOUNG, M. 1989. The Technical Writer's Handbook: Writing with Style and Clarity. 1st Edition. University Science Books. |
| 4 | BREACH, M. 2008. Dissertation Writing for Engineers and Scientists. 1st Edition. Prentice Hall. |