Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
This module aims to introduce students to research topics in Biochemistry and the wider biosciences appropriate to level 7. Students will gain further experience in the critical analysis and evaluation of primary research publications and the applications of modern research methodologies.
Intended Learning Outcomes
analyse and critically evaluate the context, methodology and results of primary scientific literature: 2discuss the principles and applications of selected research methods/techniques in the biosciences: 1evaluate and discuss the impact of research outcomes in terms of societal, financial and intellectual perspectives: 1,2communicate clearly and effectively in written form, using scientific language and terminology appropriate to different audiences: 1present and critique research data in small group oral presentations: 2
18 hours of practical/skills-based activities (workshops/practical activities developing key skills in use/application of various techniques)12 hours of journal club sessions and supporting tutorials80 hours independent study: preparation for journal club sessions (including student oral presentation) 190 hours completion of portfolio, engagement with directed reading and attending additional school/faculty research seminars
Description of Module Assessment
1: Portfolio weighted 70%Research seminar and journal club portfolioStudents will submit a portfolio of two structured reports (1000 words each) on topics covered in select research seminars and one structured proformas (100 words) based on other presentations in the journal club sessions. Total word count 3,000.
2: Presentation weighted 30%Presentation of research paperStudents will deliver a 20 minute (plus time for questions) presentation critiquing a selected research paper in a journal club format, which will be both peer and tutor assessed (50:50), using a comprehensive marking form.