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Core Module Information
Module title: Research/Work-Based Project [Hong Kong]
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20
Module code: MIC10602
Module leader: Donald Morrison
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 research and/or work-related project, developing skills in project planning and time management, critical analysis and interpretation of data, and the ability to communicate the results of a study. You will design, develop and implement an investigation either in a topic of relevance to your field of study or in a project that is of benefit to the organisation as well as your own professional development. The module requires you to apply knowledge and skills to developing appropriate solutions to work related issues/challenges/problems. With your project supervisor (and, where appropriate, your line manager).The module content is driven by the needs and requirements of the individual projects, and thus is highly diverse and individualised. There is however a core content, which includes the design of scientific investigations/work-related project, time management and project planning, data collection and analysis, use of appropriate information technology and statistical analysis to guide interpretation of data, and report presentation and development. You are also required to attain appropriate levels of knowledge of safe practice in the laboratory or field.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Prepare a project proposal, based on identification and review of relevant literature, consideration of experimental design and methodologies, safety considerations and feasibility.

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

LO3: Apply appropriate methodologies and organise and analyse data derived.

LO4: Analyse results and present them in the context of previously published information, as part of a detailed report, to appropriate standards of presentation.

LO5: Present the results of the investigation visually and orally to an audience of peers and tutors.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: HONG KONG
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Donald Morrison
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 381.5 Through Moodle, you will have online access to materials (at a time, place and pace that suits them) that will support the development of your learning agreement as well as resources to facilitate your learning and the use of appropriate work-related project skills, critical thinking and analysis, reflection, problem solving and decision making tools. You will be supported throughout the module by an academic supervisor (and where appropriate, a line-manager/project supervisor).
Face To Face Lecture 3.5 Your initial lectures will focus on project choice and planning, as well as consideration of safety issues appropriate to the area of study to enable you to derive a plan of work that is sound, safe and achievable.
Face To Face Project Supervision 15 Subsequent contact with supervisors is highly individualised, and will equip you with the skills needed to utilize appropriate techniques and tools to undertake your project, analyse data appropriately and present the work to appropriate standards of presentation. Although supervision will be provided, much of the module is premised on your active and autonomous engagement in the chosen area of research.
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 10 1 Week 4 , WORDS= 2000 The proposal should be developed by you following a meeting with your supervisor. It should provide the background & rationale for the project (Literature Review), a description of the experimental approach that will be taken (Experimental Design) and a timetable for the whole project.
Oral Presentation 20 2~3~4~5 Not Yet Determi HOURS= 0.25 The oral presentation is intended to allow you to develop an alternative way of presenting your research. It is a summary of your research which includes both visual and oral aspects.
Project - Written 70 2~3~4~5 Not Yet Determi , WORDS= 4000-5000 words The Project Report should include an abstract, introduction, aims & objectives, methods, results, discusssion and a reference List.
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

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