Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
The aims are to provide the students with an understanding of research study design, statistics and reporting applied to key Human Biology research methodology. The module also aims to develop key transferable skills in data analysis, presentation and communication of information, team-working and good laboratory practice. Team-working will be developed through the use of case-based learning, lab practicals and extended mini-project to design, market and test an assay kit.
Intended Learning Outcomes
acquire, analyse, synthesise, summarise and effectively present information from a wide variety of scientific publications: 2,3analyse and interpret experimental data from the results of experimental investigations and communicate these effectively in written form in a scientific laboratory report: 2,3as a team, design and optimise experimental conditions for the quantification of a metabolite to produce and market an assay kit: 1appreciate teamwork approach, the concepts of leadership and the significance of group dynamics to effective teamworking: 1,4
8 Hours case-study tutorials 10x 5 hours engagement with asynchronous content10 Hours supporting workshops/tutorials 30 Hours case study preparation40 Hours lab report associated with practicals delivered as part of LSC 2010712 Hours independent study
Description of Module Assessment
1: Group Project weighted 30%Group ProjectGroup project to design and market an assay kit. Experiments will be delivered in LSC-20107 where groups will optimise experimental conditions to design, package and market an assay kit for an allocated metabolite. Simulated data will be provided for analysis where necessary. Students will be allocated one group mark for 10 minutes presentation, producing an assay kit and user guide of 1000 words. An online resource for peer and self-assessment will be used to facilitate peer moderated marking between groups and individual contribution within-group.
2: Report weighted 40%Lab ReportStudents will produce a 2000 word laboratory report on one of two allocated practicals conducted in LSC-20107 module.
3: Poster Presentation weighted 30%Poster based on research articleStudents to prepare a single side of A3 poster based on one article relevant to one research topic covered in the module. Poster should be submitted via Turnitin.
4: Class Participation weighted 0%Class ParticipationStudents will have the opportunity to take on the roles of scribe, chair and group member during tutorials. The tutor will judge their level of participation in the CBL process across the whole year, including their participation in group discussions, preparation for tutorials, communication and problem solving skills to ensure that it is at an acceptable level to meet professional body requirements.