2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BIOL3399 Extended Research Project Preparation
20 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Qian Wu
Email: Q.N.Wu@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Pre-requisite qualifications
Continued progression on MBIOL from Level 2 to Level 3 (minimum average of 65% at Level 2)Co-requisites
BIOL3398 | Research Tools and Applications |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
To allow students the opportunity to:- develop the ability to plan and implement a comprehensive literature search with a view to conducting laboratory research in the same area;
- use a range of literature-searching tools;
- develop the ability to critically evaluate and synthesise information from different published sources relevant to the topic;
- write a well-structured literature review;
- provide opportunity for students to identify objectives suitable for an extended research project;
- introduce students to value and importance of research seminars;
- manage time effectively, achieve objectives set and work independently;
- present research findings in the form of a poster.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have:
- advanced their skills in the appropriate and selective use of computer based literature search tools including online databases such as ISI Web of knowledge, Medline and PubMed;
- advanced their ability to critically evaluate and integrate information from a range of published sources connected to their topic area;
- completed a structured and well presented literature review;
- presented an informative and readable poster explaining literature research findings and answered questions on the work;
- improved their ability to organise their time, achieve objectives set and report back on their achievements.
Syllabus
Students will be required to carry out a review of the literature in a scientific area that is relevant to their degree, of interest to them, and being actively researched by a group(s) within the School. In addition to developing skills required of a researcher, a major objective is to identify questions or hypotheses that can be answered or tested as part of an extended research project. This module will be assessed on the basis of the quality of the written literature review and a poster presentation. Students will also be required to attend a range of research seminars delivered by external speakers in the Faculty of Biological Sciences that are relevant to their programme of study. They will also be expected to maintain and present notes on research seminars.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Poster session | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Supervision Meetings | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Seminar | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 88.00 | ||
Private study hours | 90.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
This includes searching and reading scientific research literature (related to both project and research seminars), analysis of data, writing a literature review and preparation of a poster.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Routine monitoring by individual supervisors. Drafts of written reviews to receive comments from supervisors before formal assessment.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Project | Final report | 70.00 |
In-course Assessment | Execution mark for project (Time management, engagement, professional attitude) | 10.00 |
Viva | Oral examination | 20.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/04/2022 15:27:00
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