2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BIOC3160 Laboratory/Literature/Computing Research Project
40 creditsClass Size: 110
Module manager: Dr Susan Whittle
Email: S.R.Whittle@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
Alternative pre-requisite module: BIOL2301 Intermediate Skills for Biological SciencesPre-requisites
BIOC2302 | Intermediate Biochemistry: Practicals |
BIOC2303 | Intermediate Biochemistry: Skills |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
To foster a sound approach to Biochemical research. On completion of this module, the students should be able to:1. Demonstrate a professional working attitude in a Biochemistry laboratory.
2. Develop a strategy for undertaking a specific research project.
3. Demonstrate communication skills.
4. Analyse, process and interpret data.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module student will be able to:
- Managing Knowledge: sourcing / selecting / interpreting data, data evaluation / problem solving.
- Technical Competence: laboratory techniques, experimental design, analysing data.
- Managing Self: planning, time management.
- Managing Interrelationships: teamwork, decision taking;
- Learning from others: sharing, receiving critique.
- Presentation Skills: lab reports, oral, data presentation.
Skills outcomes
- Managing Knowledge: sourcing / selecting / interpreting data, data evaluation / problem solving.
- Technical Competence: laboratory techniques, experimental design, analysing data.
- Managing Self: planning, time management.
- Managing Interrelationships: teamwork, decision taking;
- Learning from others: sharing, receiving critique.
- Presentation Skills: lab reports, oral, data presentation.
Syllabus
Depending on the type of project, an appropriate combination of practical work in advanced biochemistry/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 | 0 | 194.00 | 194.00 |
Independent Learning | 0 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
Lecture | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
Tutorial | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
Private study hours | 80.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 320.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400.00 |
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 report writing, editing and preparation for the viva up to 80 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Project supervision meetings- Initial report/project plan
- Draft report (critiqued but not formally assessed)
- Final report and viva.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Report | Final report | 70.00 |
In-course Assessment | Process (execution mark by supervisor) | 20.00 |
Viva | 15-20 minute viva with two assessors | 10.00 |
In-course Assessment | Formative assessment: Project supervision meetings, initial report/project plan and draft report | 0.00 |
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: 09/03/2017
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