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Core Module Information
Module title: Research Project [Hong Kong]
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 60.00
ECTS credit value: 30
Module code: BMS11607
Module leader: Mick Rae
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module you will conduct an independent piece of research, either as a practical laboratory-based project, or a piece of quantitative or qualitative non-laboratory-based research. This involves design, development and implementation of a programme of research in a particular field of study relevant to your programme of study. You will critically analyse data/information generated, and communicate the outcomes in a written report, which will develop your skills in scientific writing. This will give you experience in summarising information and presentation skills. This module includes: on-line literature searches, literature review, project formulation, hypothesis generation, experimental desig,. development of practical skills/research technique, data generation/collection and analysis; use of appropriate statistical analysis, evaluation of findings, critical analysis and conclusions, with reference to supporting literature; communication of original research results in a report.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Design, plan and implement a valid research project.

LO2: Generate a hypothesis, and devise suitable protocols in order to test that hypothesis.

LO3: Analyse and critically appraise experimental data, or metadata.

LO4: Exercise appropriate judgement, self-reliance, initiative and time management.

LO5: Critically explore solutions to practical problems.

LO6: Evaluate, critically reflect and communicate the original research results through the production of a fully referenced report.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 003
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: HONG KONG
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mick Rae
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Guided independent study 8 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are encouraged to read more widely around the topics you are studying and engage in Moodle activities and resources. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks.
Face To Face Project Supervision 20 You will have regular meetings with your project supervisor to discuss methodology and experimental design of your research project to unambiguously test your hypothesis.
Other Work based learning 572 You will conduct your project under the supervisory guidance of your host laboratory, adhering to all local practice based and health and safety guidance.
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 10 1~2 8 , WORDS= 2500 words You will write a professional style research proposal encompassing background to your project, your hypothesis, proposed methodolgy and a time line for project conduct/write-up.
Dissertation 75 3~5~6 Not Yet Determi , WORDS= 10000 words You will write up a professional style report of your project outcomes, describing background to the work, the hypothesis to be tested, you results in an appropriate format, and a discussion placing your work within the context of previously published literature.
Project - Practical 15 3~4~5~6 Not Yet Determi HOURS= 0 Your abilities to conduct independent laboratory work (following all appropriate local guidance), ability to work as part of a larger team (where applicable) and independece in report preparation will be assesed by your supervisor.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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