2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

BIOL3397 Biotechnology Research Project

20 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Dr Chi Trinh
Email: C.H.Trinh@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

BIOL2303 Intermediate Skills in Biotechnology

Pre-requisites

BIOL2303

Intermediate Skills for Biotechnology

Co-requisites

BIOL3305	Advanced Skills in the Biosciences
BLGY3110	Applied Genetics
LUBS3013	Enterprise Consultancy
LUBS3306	Critical Perspective in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to plan, execute and report on project work.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
- demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of a research topic in biological sciences;
- demonstrate 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;
- demonstrate the ability to read critically a scientific paper to identify the key features of the study, interpret data presented and assess them critically in order to draw appropriate conclusions;
- Write a clear, coherent and detailed report of their project in a scientifically acceptable format;
- prepare a poster that presents their research results, and answer questions on the work;
- conform to ethical and safety standards, and professional boundaries and norms where applicable.

Skills outcomes
- 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;
- competence to read critically a scientific paper and to identify the key features of the study;
- competence to interpret data presented in scientific papers and to assess them critically in order to draw appropriate conclusions

Syllabus

Students have the option of undertaking research on a laboratory-based project, literature researching a specific topic in detail, research developing or adapting computer software for use in a biological sciences environment, or alternative projects as available.

Depending on the type of project, an appropriate combination of practical work in advanced 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	19	5.00	95.00
Lecture	5	1.00	5.00
Independent online learning hours			50.00
Private study hours			50.00
Total Contact hours			100.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

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 planning and implementation, analysis, writing, and presentation preparation up to 50 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Preparation for projects delivered in Semester 1.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Practical	Execution, originality, diligence	10.00
Poster Presentation	Preparation and presentation of a scientific poster	10.00
Report	Report in the form of a scientific paper	80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

- Formative reports: a) summary of research project b) first draft version late January, submission late March. - Final report (80%) (failure to complete this work to a pass standard will result in a V code being appended to the final module mark). - Execution mark (10%) (assessment of laboratory or library skills) - Poster (10%)

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:10:43

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