2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BIOL3397 Biotechnology Research Project
20 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Dr Emanuele Paci
Email: E.Paci@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Pre-requisite qualifications
BIOL2303 Intermediate Skills in BiotechnologyPre-requisites
| BIOL2303 | Intermediate Skills for Biotechnology |
Co-requisites
| BIOL3305 | Advanced Skills in the Biosciences |
| BLGY3110 | Applied Genetics |
| LUBS3007 | |
| LUBS3015 | Advanced Entrepreneurship |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to plan, execute and report on project work.Learning outcomes
- Managing Knowledge: Assimilation of information; Sourcing/selecting/ interpreting; Data evaluation/problem solving; Data presentation.
- Technical Competence: Laboratory techniques (Laboratory Projects); Experimental design; Accuracy; Analysing data; IT skills.
- Managing Self: Planning; Time Management.
- Managing Inter-relationships: Team work (Laboratory Projects); Decision taking; Learning from others (Laboratory Projects); Sharing (Laboratory Projects); Receiving critique.
- Presentation skills: Report, poster
Skills outcomes
- the appropriate and selective use of library resources, including computer based search tools including online databases such as ISI Web of knowledge, Medline and PubMed;
- competence to read critically a scientific paper and to identify the key features of the study;
- competence to interpret data presented in scientific papers and to assess them critically in order to draw appropriate conclusions
Syllabus
Students have the option of undertaking research on a laboratory-based project, literature researching a specific topic in detail, research developing or adapting computer software for use in a biological sciences environment, or alternative projects as available.
Depending on the type of project, an appropriate combination of practical work in advanced biotechnology research, designing experimental protocols, carrying out research investigations and interpreting experimental data; literature searching, reading and reviewing; report writing; computer work; developing oral and written presentational skills.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Supervision | 19 | 5.00 | 95.00 |
| Lecture | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 50.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 50.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 100.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- Students should note that the following information is for guidance only. The actual time required for the various elements will vary between students.- Private study will include planning and implementation, analysis, writing, and presentation preparation up to 50 hours.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | Dissertation (5000 words) | 70.00 |
| Poster Presentation | Individual poster presentation | 10.00 |
| Oral Presentation | Execution mark | 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: 13/10/2015
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