2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DSUR3014 Undergraduate Projects
20 creditsClass Size: 96
Module manager: Stuart Boomer
Email: s.boomer@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
On completion of Level 1 and Level 2 Dental Surgery modulesPre-requisites
| DSUR2118 | PPD2 |
| DSUR2122 | Social Sciences Related to Dentistry |
| DSUR2200 | Clinical Skills A |
| DSUR2220 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences |
| DSUR2240 | Clinical Practice 2 |
Co-requisites
| DSUR3015 | Clinical Skills B |
| DSUR3019 | Child Centred Dentistry 1 |
| DSUR3210 | Illness and Well-being |
| DSUR3240 | Clinical Practice 3 |
| DSUR3250 | Personal Professional Development 3 |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The central focus of the course will be a major project involving a relatively complex clinical case or situation, during which students will be expected to explore in depth the literature and thinking surrounding the topic and to make proposals for treatment options and for evaluation of clinical outcomes. In line with the Dental School's research aspirations and the University's research-led teaching agenda, students will make a selection from a list of undergraduate project topics provided by all teaching and research staff from their own field of research interest so as to have direct relevance to the research priorities of staff in the Institute. Projects will be literature-based and topics will require scientific and clinical skills in order to reach a reasoned conclusion. The focus will be on evidence-based practice and meta-analysis of published research. Students will work in small groups or pairs and a formal group presentation of the project results will be required as well as a portfolio of work to evidence individual contributions to the group work.The project will be supported by clinical supervisors attached to each small group and by teaching on Advanced Literature Searching, Clinical Statistics and Critical Appraisal and Research Ethics.Objectives
Acquisition of research-related skills in literature searching, annotated bibliography, critical review of literature and reflective learning.Learning outcomes
On completion of this course, students should be able to:
- find, understand and evaluate the scientific research that supports clinical practice, through the critical appraisal of relevant scientific and clinical literature;
- understand and apply principles of research ethics;
- formulate and sustain an argument, demonstrating an understanding of some simple research concepts;
- conduct level 3 undergraduate projects, demonstrating understanding of some of the key principles involved;
- recognise their own limitations and know when to seek specialist advice.
Skills outcomes
Critical approach to evidence base in clinical dentistry in relation to patient care, diagnosis, treatment planning and patient outcomes.
Syllabus
- Literature searching and evaluation.
- Research ethics seminar.
- Major project: extensive small group work, supported by a clinical/academic supervisor, culminating in a 20-minute group oral presentation and an individual portfolio evidencing acquisition of research-related skills.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Drop-in Session | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Drop-in Session | 3 | 0.50 | 1.50 |
| Supervision Meetings | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
| presentation | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Practical | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Tutorial | 5 | 1.50 | 7.50 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 143.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 37.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Independent online learning will consist of:20 hours completing E-Learning and associated practice exercises
Private study will consist of a total of 143 hours which will consist of:
It is expected that 25 hours of preparation time is associated with the lectures and seminars.
The remaining time to be dedicated to project work
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
This will be done throughout the course via the project supervisor scheme and via the support sessions for Clinical StatisticsSubmission of individual components of the portfolio throughout the module will monitor students progress and enable the provision of student feedback
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Oral Presentation | Group project presentation | 0.00 |
| Portfolio | *Project portfolio; research strategy and medline search (10%), annotated bibliography (20%), CASP (20%) | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
*Project portfolio will include the following components: Research strategy and Medline search Annotated bibliography Critical appraisal task
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
EX1. The exam will cover statistics content and consists of a combination of MCQ and SAQ. A resit is available if the module is failed.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 25/01/2019
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