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Postgraduate Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module CHEM40260: Biophysical Science Research Project
Department: Chemistry
CHEM40260: Biophysical Science Research Project
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 4 | 60 | Not available in 2015/2016 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
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Corequisites
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Excluded Combinations
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Aims
- To conduct a piece of original research in biophysical science.
- To develop skills and techniques relevant to the chosen field of study.
- To review the literature in the chosen field of study.
Content
- An extended research project in an area of experimental, computational or theoretical biophysical science.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Develop an in depth understanding of biophysical science built on leading edge research.
- Ability to evaluate current research critically.
- Ability to assess the relevance of their own research project.
- Ability to propose hypotheses and to explain their results.
Subject-specific Skills
- Critically analyse the literature relevant to the research project.
Key Skills
- Framing a research question.
- Developing an hypothesis.
- Problem solving.
- Developing interpersonal skills through working in a research group.
- Demonstrate and apply written communication skills in writing an extended research report.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Learning will occur through conducting the research project under supervision of members of academic staff (each student will be assigned two supervisors) and through day-to-day instruction from PhD students and research workers in the hosting research group.
- Student performance will be assessed summatively through examination of the project report, oral examination and through continuous assessment by the supervisors.
- Formative assessment will involve production of a draft literature review and formulation of the project’s aims and objectives, as well as safety aspects.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research work | 600 | ||||
| Total | 600 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project report | 60% | Project report | 100% | Y | |
| Oral examination | 20% | Oral examination | 0.5 | 100% | Y |
| Supervisors' continuous assessment | 20% | Supervisors' continuous assessment | 100% | Y |
Formative Assessment
Production of a draft literature review and formulation of the project’s aims and objectives, as well as safety aspects.
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.