Module manager: Bruce Turnbull
Email: w.b.turnbull@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in Chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical engineering or related subject involving practical chemistry
This module is not approved as an Elective
The aim of this module is to provide students with training in experimental, analytical and transferable professional skills to prepare them for their research projects.
The module will provide students with:
an understanding of the research process and research culture from conception of a project to dissemination of the results through lectures and seminars on experimental design, grant proposals, ethics, risk assessment and scientific writing
technical skills for conducting experiments and data analysis through practical sessions and computer exercises.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. explain the research process through which a series of experiments are planned and linked together to form a coherent piece of published work
2. use common data analysis software and critically evaluate data
3. demonstrate research skills relevant to their preferred research project and have knowledge of health and safety procedures
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
(a) explain and formulate arguments relating to research culture and ethical issues
(b) search scientific literature for relevant information
(c) communicate scientific ideas and concepts to a general audience via written communication
• lectures and seminars on experimental design, grant proposals, ethics, risk assessment and scientific writing to develop an understanding of the research process
• practical sessions and computer exercises to develop technical skills for conducting experiments and data analysis
Methods of Assessment
Assessment for this module will consist of;
1 x Practical report
1 x Research Proposal
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lectures | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| seminars | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| Practicals | 12 | 3 | 36 |
| Private study hours | 93 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 57 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
Formative assessments on which individual feedback will be provided involving use of general chemistry and data analysis software,.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Research Proposal | Details TBC | 50 |
| Practical Report | Details TBC | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 10/4/2024
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