Module manager: Prof Elwyn Isaac
Email: R.E.Isaac@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
| BLGY3345 | Biology Integrated Research Projects |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to plan, execute and report on project work in writing.
On completion of this module, students will have:
- completed a library based research project;
- prepared and submitted a detailed report, in a scientifically acceptable format.
- developed 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;
- the competence to read critically a scientific paper and to identify the key features of the study;
- the competence to interpret data presented in scientific papers and to assess them critically in order to draw appropriate conclusions
Project formulation, information collection and analysis.
You will be required to carry out project work library-based project work.
The project will be assessed on the basis of your performance, including:
- time management skills and effort (Process: 10%)
- a written report (90%)
The project report must be submitted by the advertised deadline.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Lecture | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Seminar | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Private study hours | 190 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 10 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
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 and writing up to 45 hours.
- Regular meetings with supervisor are required.
- Drafts of the report are provided to the supervisor for feedback ahead of formal submission.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course Assessment | Process assessment including overall performance, engagement, planning and organisation and attendance at meetings. | 10 |
| Report | Assessment of report (4,000 words) | 90 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Report is assessed independently by the supervisor and second marker.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 12/2/2024
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