School of Life Sciences  
 
 
LSC-30007 Dissertation for Biology - ISP  
Co-ordinator: Dr William Kirk    Room: Hux106, Tel:33517  
Teaching Team: 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

Recommended module LSC-20056 Research and Analytical Skills

Barred Combinations

None

Description

Students will work on a chosen topic of interest within the area of Biology. The student will research the subject in the primary and secondary literature (scientific articles, reviews, textbooks etc) and then write it up as a report which will summarise the topic in an interesting, accessible and critical way, highlighting any differences of opinion amongst the scientific community on interpretation of data. This is an opportunity for students to review and summarise literature on a topic which interests them and which they can choose from a very wide range of potential subject areas. The ability to assimilate, précis and report on complex issues is an important skill valued by many employers and thus dissertations may be useful for students who are not considering careers other than teaching or research.

Aims

To develop skills in searching and reviewing biological literature.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, successful students will be able to:
Search scientific literature and databases at an advanced level.
Interpret and summarise research findings.
Integrate material from many sources.
Assess knowledge critically.
Have detailed knowledge of what is and what is not known about one aspects of biology.


Study hours

11 hours personal supervision/tutorial
50 hours report preparation
89 hours private study

Description of Module Assessment

1: Dissertation weighted 100%
DISSERTATION - 5000 WORDS



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

This document is the definitive current source of information about this module and supersedes any other information.