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

n/a

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:

On completion of this module you wil 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
2023/4, 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
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 2
Independent Learning Guided independent study 383
Face To Face Project Supervision 15
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Project - Written 10 1 4 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 2000
Oral Presentation 20 2,3,4,5 HOURS= 00.25, WORDS= 0
Project - Written 70 2,3,4,5 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 5000
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

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