Module manager: Joanne Brown
Email: J.H.Brown@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Entry to MSc Qualifications
Research Project: Masters Students (FOOD5333M)
This module is not approved as an Elective
This key module will introduce students to essential academic, research and professional skills that will support student success with their degree, research project and beyond.
- Develop and apply essential study skills to ensure successful engagement and completion of case study and program completion (e.g. academic integrity, plagiarism,Learn how to critically evaluate, summarise and disseminate scientific information relating to your discipline
-Introduce approaches to research methodologies.
- Develop and perform advanced statical analysis with the use of appropriate software.
- Build and develop appropriate skills in Food analytical Laboratory techniques (including good laboratory practices, laboratory safety and sustainable laboratory practices).
- Identify and develop relevant research and employability skills taught within their programmes of study, with the ability to self-assess and generate personal development plans.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Critically evaluate scientific information to draw appropriate conclusions
2. Utilize statistical tools proficiently to appropriately analyse and interpret data
3. Disseminate findings using scientific communications
4.Self-assess and reflect on personal development.
Skills learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1. WR9 Critical thinking and evaluation, WR10 Future thinking, WR7 Personal/Self/Career management, WR5 problem solving and analytical skills, WR13 Core Literacies
2. AS4 Academic writing, scientific Communications, A9 Academic integrity, Interpersonal skills, WR12 Active learning, , AS1 Reflection,
3.cE4 Self-awareness, E5 Self-confidence
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Workshop | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Lectures | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| seminars | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Practicals | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Private study hours | 113 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 37 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
Formative feedback will be provided to students through a series of in class peer activities.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Coursework | 60 |
| Assignment | Coursework | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 11/8/2024
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