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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| MSc Project | |||
| Reference | PLM308 | Version | 1 |
| Created | February 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | March 2023 | SCQF Points | 60 |
| Amended | June 2022 | ECTS Points | 30 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to critically evaluate appropriate scientific techniques, generate data in the course of autonomous research and articulate the results in a competent and appropriate manner. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate data and results from an extended independent programme of laboratory based research. |
| 2 | Produce a scientific paper including conclusions based on relevant theory and other published work in the field. |
| 3 | Take responsibility for the conclusions through appropriate defence presentation. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The project plan was developed as part of module PLM307 Project Preparation (MSc) and applied within module PLM308 MSc Project. The work is an extended period in a laboratory carrying out appropriate research on the given topic. The research will be presented as a scientific paper and defended. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The practical work will be carried out in an appropriate laboratory. Meetings with allocated supervisory staff will be no less than once per week. Laboratory work will be supported by designated laboratory staff. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 200 | 200 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 400 | 400 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 600 | 600 |
| 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: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | A Scientific paper. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3 |
| Description: | Oral defence. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The first grade represents Component 1 (CW1) weighted as major and the second, Component 2 (PE1), weighted as minor. A minimum module grade of D is required for a pass, with compensation of grade E in Component 1 or Component 2 permitted. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | AA, AB |
| B | AC, AD, AE, BA, BB, BC, CA |
| C | BD, BE, CB, CC, CD, DA, DB |
| D | CE, DC, DD, DE, EA, 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 PgDip. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| In respect of practical investigations, the safe working practice of the Institution in which the work is being done must be followed, and students must always follow procedures agreed in advance with the supervisors. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Young, M. 2003. The technical writer's handbook - writing with style and clarity, University Science. |
| 2 | Rowe, P. 2015. Second edition. Essential statistics for the pharmaceutical sciences, 2nd edition, Wiley. |
| 3 | Subject specific literature as advised by project supervisor, this will include mainly recent journal publications. |