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School of Life Sciences  
 
 
LSC-30014 Biochemistry Research Project (non-experimental) - ISP  
Co-ordinator: Dr Sheila Hope    Room: HUX303/5, Tel:33674  
Teaching Team: Prof T Greenhough, Mrs Janet  Norton Mrs Deborah  Goodall Prof Gwyn  Williams Dr Rhayza  Maingon Dr Annette  Shrive Dr Mirna Maarabouni Mrs Lisa  Smith Dr Janet  Paterson Mrs Linda  Flynn, Mrs Trish  Procter, Dr David  Watson, Mrs Susan  Andrews,  Francesco  Michelangeli  
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

Successful completion of Year 2

Barred Combinations

Cannot be taken in combination with LSC-30035 Double Biochemistry Research Project.

Description

This module aims to introduce students to some of the key non-experimental research skills that are routinely used by biochemists and biomedical scientists, such as in depth literature searching, analysis of experimental data and the use of a computer as tool for both reseach (bioinformatics) and dissemination of information (web page construction). The student will research the literature on a specific topic, using library and web based resources and will produce a written review. In addition, the student will either process and interpret some raw experimental data provided to them or complete a computer task such as using bioinformatics programmes or producing a web page.

Aims

This module aims to introduce students to non-experimental research skills that are routinely used by biochemists and biomedical scientists, such as literature searching, analysis of experimental data and the use of a computer as a research tool (bioinformatics) and dissemination of information (web page construction). The student will research the literature, using library and web based resources, on a relevant topic and will produce a written review. In addition the student will either process and interpret some raw experimental data provided to them; use bioinformatics to complete a task or construct a webpage.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Be able to:
Search and extreact relevant information from scientific literature and databases at an advanced level.
Interpret and summarise research findings.
Integrate material from many sources.
Analyse experimental data, present it in appropriate graphical format and interpret the results.
Use a variety of computer programmes to analyse data and interpret and present the output


Study hours

Type A
Literature review 105 hours
Data analysis 30 hours
Supervisor meetings 15 hours

Type B
Literature review 70 hours
Computer task 65 hours
Supervisor meetings 15 hours


Description of Module Assessment





Assessment Group A
001: Literature Review weighted 20%
LITERATURE REVIEW


002: Report weighted 80%
REPORT


Assessment Group B
003: Computer Task weighted 50%
WEB PAGE CONSTRUCTION


004: Report weighted 50%
REPORT



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

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