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Core Module Information
Module title: Research Project [60 Credits]
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 60.00
ECTS credit value: 30
Module code: ENV10112
Module leader: Claire Garden
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: Understanding of experimental design, research methodology and data analysis and presentation. AND Pre-requisite: [Module BMS09108] Research Methods
Description of module content:

The content of this module is driven by the needs and requirements of your individual project, and thus is highly diverse and individualised. There is however a core content, so you will design a scientific investigation, manage your time and plan your project , together with data collection and analysis, use of appropriate information technology and statistical analysis to guide the interpretation of your data and the presentation and reporting of your research results in different formats. You are also required to attain appropriate levels of knowledge of safe practice in the laboratory or field as required by your individual project.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Derive a project proposal, based on identification and review of relevant literature, consideration of experimental design and statistical analysis, and safety considerations.

LO2: Develop a programme of independent research, using appropriate investigative techniques and research tools.

LO3: Organise and analyse data derived from research in order to test appropriate hypotheses; archive and collate information collected in a way that facilitates data sharing and reproduction of results obtained.

LO4: Synthesise results and evaluate them in the context of previously published information; present summary of work using suitable scientific communication formats.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Claire Garden
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 2 This is an introductory session to orientate you into the module, so you know what is involved and what to expect. Includes an overview of the scheduled activities (workshops and labs) as well as your assessments and signposts helpful resources.
Face To Face Project Supervision 10 Project Supervision involves you meeting regularly with your supervisor to discuss your progress on your project. These meetings are also helpful for troubleshooting and planning. You may meet your supervisor in person or online and will agree how supervision will work for you when you first meet them. The Supervision Guidance and the Expectations in Supervision form on Moodle will help you with this.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 2 Practical classes and workshops are timetabled for this module - see the schedule on Moodle. You should participate in ALL the practical classes for your theme (if any) and you may choose relevant workshops. If you are in any doubt about what is relevant to you, please discuss with your supervisor.
Online Guided independent study 586 Guided independent study will form much of your time on this module. You will carry out an independent literature search and read and synthesise this into your proposal and report.You will gather, analyse and present data in your report and poster. Much of your independent time will be spent planning your project and writing up your assessments.
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Final Year Project 70 1~2~3~4 Exam Period , WORDS= 8000 words The honours project report is the major piece of summative assessment for the module. Your report should clearly communicate your research questions, methods and results and have an abstract, introduction, methods, results and discussion section, each of which receive a proportion of the overall marks available. This is clearly explained in the assessment brief and guidance document on Moodle.
Poster 20 2~3~4 Exam Period , WORDS= A0 size poster The poster assessment is the final summative assessment of the module. You will submit the poster via Moodle, where it will be marked. The poster assesses your communication of the main research questions, methods and findings for your project in an authentic way that scientists regularly use at conferences. You will be given the opportunity to present your poster (which you must print) to your peers and academic and technical staff at the end of the module. Further guidance is to be found in the assessment brief and guidance documents on Moodle.
Report 10 1 Week 3 , WORDS= 2500 words The proposal is the first assessment in the module. The aim is for you to communicate the context of your research and justify your research questions through a brief literature review. You will also propose a set of methods to collect and/ or analyse your data together with a timeline and set of costings for the project which will be assessed for feasibility and appropriateness. Studies including human participants will complete a modified version of the proposal that incorporates an ethics application, More details of the assessment criteria can be found in the assessment brief on Moodle.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
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