2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
FOOD5071M Research Project
60 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Prof Gary Williamson
Email: g.williamson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Jan to 31 Aug View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
A BSc degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biological sciences or related science, or chemical engineering.This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
The application of fundamental scientific principles to solve problems in food and nutrition research.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will have:
- completed a laboratory research project or a computer based research project or a survey based project;
- gained experience in the collation, analysis and presentation of scientific data, including the use of computer packages;
- prepared and submitted a research paper, in a scientifically acceptable format;
- developed skills in 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;
- the competence to read critically a scientific paper and to identify the key features of the study;
- the competence to interpret data presented in scientific papers and to assess them critically in order to draw appropriate conclusions;
- gained an understanding of a broad range of subject areas in food science, food chemistry or in nutrition.
Syllabus
The application of fundamental scientific principles to solve problems in food or nutrition research. Students will be given a choice of research topics relevant to the research activity of the School and, in some cases, suggested by industrial companies.
Teaching methods
Private study hours | 600.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 0.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 600.00 |
Private study
Library-based literature review equivalent to 7.5 credits in second semester followed by supervised laboratory-based individual experimental research project until after the end of semester 2.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Research Proposal | Assessment of literature review | 9.00 |
In-course Assessment | Continuous assessment of laboratory work | 35.00 |
Investigative Project | Dissertation at end of study | 43.00 |
Oral Presentation | Oral examination in August | 13.00 |
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: 13/07/2018
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