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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Project | |||
| Reference | PL4603 | Version | 1 |
| Created | October 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | July 2002 | SCQF Points | 45 |
| Amended | September 2023 | ECTS Points | 22.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To enable students to undertake independent research and report their findings thereby illustrating their ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate a research based project. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Work independently to acquire and develop the appropriate skills and knowledge base required for research. |
| 2 | Compose a comprehensive report on the work undertaken, including a critical evaluation of the significance of the findings obtained. |
| 3 | Communicate and justify the findings of the work in the form of an oral presentation. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Independent research-based project in a selected area of Forensic or related science. This module aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action promoting consideration to cleaner and less polluting practices. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Project Work is a student centred activity involving laboratory work or other investigative activity and is supplemented with tutorials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 173 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 277 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 450 | 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, 2 |
| Description: | A report in the form of a scientific paper. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3 |
| Description: | Poster presentation and defence. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The first grade represents Component 1 (Scientific paper) weighted as major and the second, Component 2 (Poster presentation) weighted as minor. A minimum Module Grade of D is required to pass, with compensation of grade E in Component 1 or Component 2 permitted. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | AA, AB |
| B | AC, AD, BA, BB, BC, CA |
| C | AE, BD, BE, CB, CC, CD, DA, DB, EA |
| D | CE, DC, DD, DE, EB, EC |
| E | AF, BF, CF, DF, ED, EE, EF, FA, FB, FC, FD |
| F | FE, FF |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 3 Forensic and Analytical Science or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | EBEL, H., BLIEFERT, C. AND RUSSEY, W. The Art of Scientific Writing: From Student Reports to Professional Publications in Chemistry and Related Fields. Current Edition. Wiley-VCH. |
| 2 | RUDESTAM, K.E. AND NEWTON, R.R. Surviving your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process. Current Edition. Sage Publications. |
| 3 | O'CONNOR, M. Writing Successfully in Science. Current Edition.E & FN Spon. |
| 4 | Papers published in Forensic Science related journals and specialist reviews. |
| 5 | LANGFORD, A., DEAN, J, REED, R., HOLMES, D., WEYERS, J. AND JONES, A. Practical Skills in Forensic Science. Current Edition. Pearson Education Ltd. |
| 6 | DEAN, R.R., JONES, A.M., HOLMES, D., REED, R., WEYERS, J. AND JONES, A. Practical Skills in Chemistry. Current Edition. Pearson Education Ltd. |