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Undergraduate Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)
Module BISS3182: PROJECT
Department: Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) [Queen's Campus, Stockton]
BISS3182: PROJECT
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 3 | 40 | Available in 2010/2011 | None. | Queen's Campus Stockton |
Tied To
- Biomedical Sciences (B940): (programme not found)
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- Students taking the Laboratory Project module.
Aims
- To study a chosen topic of Biomedical Sciences in depth.
- To identify areas of this topic that could be the subject of further work.
- To work Independently.
- To communicate a written account of research work done in a logical and concise manner.
- To identify areas of weakness in current biomedical science research.
- To communicate scientific concepts.
Content
- Critical assessment of literature.
- Experimental design.
- Ethics and regulation.
- Health and safety in the laboratory.
- Writing a project proposal.
- Using statistics in projects.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- At the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding of a selected topic in biomedical sciences.
Subject-specific Skills
- Students should be able to describe the fundamental tenets of a chosen research project.
- Students should be able to undertake a literature search to place the project in context and describe current and emerging developments in this area.
- Students should be able to identify areas within the topic that would benefit from further research and design an outline proposal for such research.
Key Skills
- Students should demonstrate self-motivation.
- Students should be able to critically assess scientific literature for strengths and weaknesses.
- Students should be able to produce a clear and concise project report.
- Students should be able to communicate the key concepts of the project by means of oral presentation.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Specialised knowledge developed as a significant piece of independent research is undertaken, with support offered in workshops.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshops/CAL | 7 | 3 hours | 21 | Yes | |
| Preparation & reading | 379 | ||||
| Total | 400 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment | 100% | Poster | 15% | ||
| Project report | 75% | ||||
| Oral presentation | 10% |
Formative Assessment
None.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.