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On completion of this module students should able to:Carry out an indepent scientific research project under supervision of an senior supervisor. Independently plan and excute experiments. Interpret the results of experiments and draw conclusion. Formally present research findings in written and oral form.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 100 |
Placement/Work Experience | 480 |
Total | 580 |
This module is only available to Stage 4 BSc Microbiology students
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Laboratory performance and attitude | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Presentation: Oral presentation and viva of research project | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Project: Written Thesis | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 60 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Students can submit draft versions of their thesis to their supervisor and will receive feedback prior to submission of the thesis. Students can also receive feedback on their oral presentation or thesis grades post assessment from the module coordinator.