Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2011-2012 (archived)
Module BISS3162: LABORATORY PROJECT
Department: Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) [Queen's Campus, Stockton]
BISS3162: LABORATORY PROJECT
| Type | Tied | Level | 3 | Credits | 40 | Availability | Available in 2011/12 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Queen's Campus Stockton |
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| Tied to | Biomedical Sciences (B940) |
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Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- Students taking the Project module.
Aims
- To study a chosen topic of Biomedical Sciences in depth.
- To design a work schedule and experiments to investigate a specified biomedical problem.
- To work Independently.
- To integrate knowledge and skills acquired in other parts of the course.
- To communicate a written account of research work done in a logical and concise manner.
Content
- Critical assessment of literature.
- Experimental design.
- Ethics and regulation.
- Health and safety in the laboratory.
- Statistics for 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 design and carry out lab investigations to address a biomedical problem.
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.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Specialised knowledge and research skills 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 | |
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| Project | 163 | ||||
| Workshops/CAL | 6 | 3 hours | 18 | ■ | |
| Preparation & Reading | 219 | ||||
| Total | 400 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Continuous Assessment | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Oral presentation | 10% | ||
| Literature review | 40% | ||
| Project report | 30% | ||
| Laboratory skill assessment | 20% | ||
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