Module Specification
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title Research Project
Code LIFE363
Coordinator Dr AD Bates
Biochemistry
A.D.Bates@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 6 FHEQ Whole Session 30

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
None 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Linked Modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 4
Introductory lecture, safety induction, sessions on presentation skills and report writing.
  16
These are regular one to one meetings with the supervisor to discuss project and assignment planning, and progress towards meeting the learning outcomes.
      20
Timetable (if known)           Depending on the nature of the project, this includes laboratory or field work, library work, or work at home, spent collecting and analyzing project data.
  		 
Private Study 280
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  8000 words  1 or 2  75  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Scientific report 
Coursework  N/A  1 or 2  20  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Approach and Technique There is no reassessment opportunity,  
Coursework  15 min  1 or 2  5  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Oral presentation Notes (applying to all assessments) Assessment 1 is the project report, which includes literature background, results and discussion of the project outcome. Assessment 2 is based on a reflective portfolio, and includes the students' record book and is an assessment of the student's "approach and technique" and has therefore no word or size limit, or resit opportunity. Assessment 3 is an oral presentation. None of these assessments can be anonymous due to the close student - supervisor relationship and/or their nature (oral presentation/ approach cannot be marked without knowing the student's identity). 

Aims

  1. To provide students with an insight into and experience of the process of scientific research and debate

  2. To develop in students the confidence to work independently and with others, to effectively and efficiently achieve a scientific aim

  3. To further develop students'' ability to communicate scientific concepts and findings in a variety of formats

Learning Outcomes

To plan and execute a piece of scientific research, in a responsible, safe and ethical manner

To analyse and critically evaluate data, information, literature and observations, and draw valid conclusions

To appropriately communicate findings, in a variety of formats (oral, written reports) to supervisor, research staff and peers

To maintain a clear and accurate record of work and progress

To critically evaluate and report upon relevant scientific literature

To evaluate own performance and working standards by reflection, and place work in a wider scientific context 

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - Introductory lecture, safety induction, sessions on presentation skills and report writing.

Tutorial - These are regular one to one meetings with the supervisor to discuss project and assignment planning, and progress towards meeting the learning outcomes.

Project - This refers to scheduled available time for project work.

Depending on the nature of the project, this includes laboratory or field work, library work, or work at home, spent collecting and analyzing project data.

Syllabus
1 

Students indicate preferences from lists of project topics in relevant, cognate areas. The exact nature and format of the project, and the timing of its elements, may vary, but all projects are designed to meet the same set of learning outcomes, including research planning, background reading, conducting research, analysing findings, communicating findings orally and in writing.


Recommended Texts
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