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1.Learn how to prepare media and solutions for laboratory research
2. Learn how to propose and test scientific hypotheses
3. Obtain state-of-the-art training in genome sequencing
4. Learn how to design and implement a complete research project.
Laboratory based research module. 6 hours per week, mostly spent in the lab.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 8 |
Laboratories | 50 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 118 |
It is recommended that students have taken modules in molecular biology (e.g. BMOL20090) and microbiology (e.g. MICR0050)
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Group Work Assignment: Submit group projects, with presentations between weeks 7 and 9 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
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Report(s): Laboratory report. Formative (feedback) supplied every week, graded report due in week 12. | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
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Exam (In-person): Final exam, short questions. | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Summative feedback will be provided on laboratory notebooks. Comments on performance on exam will be provided post assessment. Comments to groups will be provided post assessment.
Name | Role |
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Dr Lisa Lombardi | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Kenneth Wolfe | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Peadar Ó Gaora | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Tadhg Ó'Cróinín | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |