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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)

Module BISS3182: PROJECT

Department: Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) [Queen's Campus, Stockton]

BISS3182: PROJECT

Type Tied Level 3 Credits 40 Availability Available in 2010/11 Module Cap None. Location Queen's Campus Stockton
Tied to Biomedical Sciences (B940)

Prerequisites

  • None.

Corequisites

  • None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • 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
Workshops/CAL 7 3 hours 21 ■
Preparation & reading 379
Total 400

Summative Assessment

Component: Continuous Assessment Component Weighting: 100%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Poster 15%
Project report 75%
Oral presentation 10%

Formative Assessment:

None.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University