LSC-30015 - Module Specification
School of Life Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This module gives students the opportunity to investigate a specific disease topic from a range of options provided and is designed to allow the students to adopt a self-learning approach in which they will conduct their own research on a defined topic in consultation with the module manager. The module consists of the preparation of an independently researched critical appraisal, in the form of a 4000-5000 word essay, of the current level of understanding of a particular disease along with tutorials based on student-centred learning. The tutorial sessions provide a forum for addressing problems, for assessing and monitoring progress, and for developing the required skills. Tutorial sessions include topics on information and retrieval, improving essays and discussion of their essay outlines.

To consider how a particular disease may operate; to provide an opportunity to carry out independent research of the literature; to provide training in information retrieval and selection and the preparation of a critical appraisal of a particular topic; to promote the taking of responsibility for their own learning.

Intended Learning Outcomes

independently retrieve information from scientific databases and literature: 1
process, synthesise and communicate complex information in a concise, coherent and appropriate format: 1
discuss in detail a particular disease process: 1
critically evaluate information from the scientific literature: 1

Study hours

10 Hours Tutorials
140 Hours Private study including tutorial and essay preparation.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment