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Core Module Information
Module title: Scientific Communication - Dissertation and Statistics (Sri Lanka)
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MIC09801
Module leader: Nick Wheelhouse
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

N/A
Description of module content:

Use of online electronic databases. Identification of primary sources of literature. Abstraction of information. Interpretation of data. Writing in a scientific style. Presentation of conflicting arguments. Consideration of how to design experiments Analysis of data using appropriate statistical methods.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Choose a topic relevant and appropriate to your subject area.
LO2: Search for, compare and evaluate primary literature on the topic.
LO3: Construct an outline of the review and a preliminary list of sources.
LO4: Examine scientific argument and present a balanced and critical review.
LO5: Present information in a logical and scientific style.
LO6: Determine appropriate statistical methods to analyse data from experiments.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, Face-to-Face,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
Location of delivery: SRI LANKA
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Donald Morrison
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 8
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 16
Face To Face Tutorial 6
Independent Learning Guided independent study 170
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 5 1,3 7 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 0
Dissertation 45 2,4,5 12 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 3000
Class Test 20 6 6 HOURS= 1, WORDS= 0
Class Test 30 6 12 HOURS= 1, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

 

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