School of Life Sciences  
 
 
LSC-30004 Research Project (Biology) - ISP  
Co-ordinator: Dr William Kirk    Room: Hux106, Tel:33517  
Teaching Team: Dr Sarah  Taylor, Mr David  Hulse  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 734414
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description

Students will carry out a small piece of experimental work initially under supervision but after this training period, mostly independent. The student will also research the subject in the primary and secondary literature and then write up a report which will summarise the background to the problem, the question to be addressed, the methodology used to address the problem and the results obtained in the laboratory. The student will then prepare a discussion putting the results in the context of what was previously known. This is an opportunity to carry out an extended piece of practical work in the laboratory and should be of particular interest to those who may be considering taking a higher degree or entering the teaching profession.

Aims

To develop a wide range of research skills in biology.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Search scientific literature and databases at an advanced level will be achieved by assessments: 1
Plan and carry out small experiments or surveys will be achieved by assessments: 1
Become familiar with at least one scientific technique will be achieved by assessments: 1
Analyse and discuss the results of an experiment will be achieved by assessments: 1
Produce a concise, critical scientific report will be achieved by assessments: 1


Study hours

22 hours personal supervision/tutorial
60 hours practical work
40 hours report preparation
28 hours private study


Description of Module Assessment

1: Practical Assessment weighted 20%
ASSESSMENT OF LAB PERFORMANCE


2: Project weighted 80%
PROJECT



Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

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