Module Details

Module Code: ZPRO H4101
Module Title: Research Project in Bioscience/Biopharmaceuticals
Title: Research Project in Bioscience/Biopharmaceuticals
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Ann-Marie Enright
Domains:  
Module Description: To develop the learner's knowledge, skills and competency in project planning, design and execution and in the analysis and presentation of data.
To enable students to present results in the context of the current stage of knowledge in oral and written form.
To allow the learner to work independently to address a research question with due regard for GLP and Health and Safety and place it in the context of the wider scientific literature.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Access the appropriate literature, critically analyse the material and produce a literature review on a research question. Explain the rationale of his/her project in the light of the current literature and demonstrate a clear understanding of the projects aims and objectives
LO2 Demonstrate competence in project design, planning, development and execution with due regard to GLP and health and safety where appropriate
LO3 Work in a safe and professional manner and keep an accurate record of their work
LO4 Demonstrate the ability to work independently, show initiative and solve problems.
LO5 Critically analyse the data generated during the project , use statistical analysis where appropriate and present the data in an agreed format and demonstrate an understanding of the limitations of the project and its methodologies.
LO6 Integrate the knowledge acquired through other modules on the programme in a practical manner and present a final project report in an agreed format orally present and defend work to peers and others.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Independent Research Project
An independent research project in environmental science, biosciences, Biopharmaceuticals, Bioforensics, bioinformatics or a related topic will be carried out by the student under the supervision and guidance of an academic. The project involves the development of autonomous self directed learning in consultation with supervisors and others. Students are assigned at least one supervisor who will guide them through the process, meeting with them regularly. Students have access to the expertise of the entire supervisory team and are expected to avail of such. Students are expected to engage in group learning by discussing their project with each other and helping with problem solving. They must record the ongoing progress of their project and the analysis of their data in a laboratory notebook, diary or in another format that will be will be monitored by their supervisor. Students will write up the referenced literature review and the final project report (introduction and the project rationale, methodology, project findings, discussion, conclusion, bibliography) in an agreed format in consultation with their supervisor who will correct a preliminary draft of each document.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Referenced Literature Review
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 35
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project Work
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 2,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final Technical Paper/Report
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes  
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Presentation and defence
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
Reassessment Description
Exam Board

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Laboratory Contact Project 24 Weeks per Stage 6.00 144
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning 30 Weeks per Stage 3.27 98
Lecture Contact Lecture 24 Weeks per Stage 0.33 7.9200000762939498
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.33
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kate Williams. (1995), Writing reports, Oxford Centre for Staff Development, Oxford, [ISBN: 1873576358].
  • Maeve O'Connor; with cartoons by Jenny Gretton. (1991), Writing successfully in science, HarperCollins Academic, London, [ISBN: 0412446308].
  • Geoffrey M. Clarke. Statistics and experimental design, E. Arnold, 1994., [ISBN: 0340593245].
  • Lloyd R. Jaisingh. (2006), Statistics for the utterly confused, McGraw-Hill, New York, [ISBN: 0071461930].
  • Leslie Davies. (1993), • Efficiency in research development and production..
  • Samuels and Witmar. (1999), Statistics for the life sciences, 2nd.
  • Derek Swetnam. (2000), Writing your dissertation : how to plan, prepare and present successful work, 3rd. Oxford.
  • Michael Alley. (1996), The craft of scientific writing, Springer, New York, [ISBN: 0387947663].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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