2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MECH5007M Systematic Review

15 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Dr Joanne L Tipper
Email: J.L.Tipper@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

Pre-requisite qualifications

2:1 or above in BSc, BEng/MEng in an Engineering; Physical Sciences or Biomedical discipline.

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

This module aims to provide general understanding of a selected research area in the form of a written report. The following is a list of potential topics that the student can choose;

For the DTC TERM:

- Applications including Bladder; Bone; Cartilage; Embryonic stem cells; Heart; Heart valve; Ligaments; Intervertebral disc; Liver; Lymph nodes; Nerve; Skin; Tooth etc
- Methodologies including Peptides; Hydrogels; Computational modelling; Imaging etc

For the CDT MBE

- Applications including Hip; Knee; Spine; Heart; Ligaments etc
- Methodologies including Computational modelling; Imaging etc

This module is supervised by the mentors for the DTC TERM and the PhD supervisor/Programme director for the CDTMBE. . Guidance will be given regarding appropriate literature searching (e.g. manual and electronic searches, relevant databases) and the student will learn how to structure the survey and critically assess the available information.

Students will be given a choice of topics, which are topics in current and leading edge tissue engineering as listed above. 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.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, participants should:
- understand the importance of self managing their time and resources effectively;
- gain an understanding of up to date literature on their research topic;
- understand what future focus on research in the area is necessary;
- gain experience in the collation, analysis and presentation of scientific data, including the use of computer packages;
- understand the principles of data extraction and analysis.

Skills outcomes
On completion of this module, students will have carried out an in depth review of the research topic they have chosen and will be able to:
- Competently source, manage, select, interpret data and critically assessing scientific material.
- Prepare, plan and manage their time effectively in order to draw appropriate conclusions.
- Submit a detailed report, in a scientifically acceptable format.
- Communicate and present their findings effectively.

Syllabus

The report will include a summary of relevant literature, an account of the premise of the project, outline of methods used, and details of the results obtained, concluding with indications for future studies that might be undertaken.

Students will be guided by sessions with their mentors/supervisors on the following:
- Literature searches; data collation and interpretation; summary and synthesis; report/essay writing; identify potential gaps in research.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Tutorial	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			140.00
Total Contact hours			10.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Tutorials
Project supervision meetings
Draft paper summary assessment
Final report

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	Draft Systematic Review Report	20.00
Report	Final Systematic Review Report	80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

If a resit is required students will be offered the opportunity to conduct a systematic review on an alternative subject/application of Tissue Engineering.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 13/12/2016

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