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MICR40030

Academic Year 2024/2025

Microbiology Research Project (MICR40030)

Subject:
Microbiology
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
20
Module Coordinator:
Dr Jennifer Mitchell
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 20
Spring 0
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is a research project that will be carried out independently by the student in Stage 4 of the BSc Microbiology degree in either a university, hospital or industrial laboratory under supervision of a qualified researcher. This module is only available to BSc Microbiology students in stage 4 as a core requirement.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

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 Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

100
Placement/Work Experience

480
Total

580

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is a research project and so much of the learning occurs in the laboratory environment over the course of the first semester. The student also learns how to complete a research thesis and present this work in the form of a short oral presentation.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

This module is only available to Stage 4 BSc Microbiology students


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Microbiology Research Project (INDM40030)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Thesis/Dissertation: Thesis write up of 10 week research project. Guidelines for thesis writing are provided in the thesis handbook given to students at the start of the module. Week 4 Spring, Week 5 Spring Graded No
60
 No
Viva Voce: Oral examination of the students thesis work. This includes a 10 minute talk by the student on the research and 20 minutes of questions from examiners. Week 4 Spring, Week 5 Spring Graded No
20
 No
Individual Project: Students are graded on their performance and participation in the project. Elements contributing to the overall grade include, lab books, reports, lab meeting presentations, team work etc. Week 4 Spring, Week 5 Spring Graded No
20
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Presentation Offering 50 Week(s) - 25 Fri 14:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 20 Mon 09:00 - 09:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Presentation Offering 50 Week(s) - 25 Thurs 14:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 1 Tues 14:00 - 14:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Presentation Offering 50 Week(s) - 25 Tues 14:00 - 16:50
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