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2010/11 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
FOOD5260M Literature Review
30 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Professor Bronek Wedzicha
Email: b.l.wedzicha.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2010/11
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will have carried out an in depth review of the application of fundamental scientific principles to the study of a given problem in food research. Students will be able to critically assess scientific material and be able to communicate their findings effectively to a scientific audience.Syllabus
Students will be given a choice of subjects, which are topics in current and leading edge food research. The aim of the training will be to define the scope of the review and to provide an authoritative and critical account of specific aspects, e.g. methodology, strengths and weaknesses of chosen approaches, relevant advances in understanding.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 15 | 1.00 | 15.00 |
| Private study hours | 285.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 15.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
285 hours: Literature search and associated reading and preparation of report and seminar/presentation.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress checks in associated seminars.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay or Dissertation | Dissertation | 80.00 |
| Presentation | Presentation/seminar | 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: 08/08/2012
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