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 MRES RESEARCH PROJECT
Code LIFE706
Coordinator Dr SV Antonyuk
Biochemistry
S.Antonyuk@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 120

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           800
Research project
800
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 400
TOTAL HOURS 1200

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  1500-2500 words   Semester 1  10  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  A preliminary report on the research project 
Coursework  15 minute presentati  Summer semester  10  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  A presentation on the current progress of the project 
Coursework  Assessed from the pr  End of summer term  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Supervisors assessment of the student's work during the project 
Coursework  Suggested word lengt  End of summer semester  60  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Final MRes project report Notes (applying to all assessments) None of the assessments can be done anonymously as this is project work with 1:1 supervision. 

Aims

The aim of this module is to give a student the opportunity to work in a guided but independent fashion on an area of research related to the chosen pathway making use of the knowledge and skills acquired elsewhere in the programme. This120-credit project offers a student the opportunity to study a single topic in substantial depth.


Learning Outcomes

Plan a piece of original scientific research

Design and perform a coherent set of investigations to test a hypothesis

Present their work in the form of an oral presentation to a scientific audience

Write their final report in the form of a manuscript that would be suitable for submission as a scientific publication

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Project - Research project

Syllabus
1 

Students undertake a 120 credit research project largely on a single topic, as part of their MRes degree. The project will be closely associated with their chosen pathway, under the direct supervision of a project supervisor. The module is continuously assessed.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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