Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 10:43
The aim of this course is to develop understanding of hypothesis-led research and to provide an opportunity to study advanced science concepts and critically evaluate research led by an experienced member of academic staff.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course focuses on intensive study of advanced research topics, concepts, and cutting-edge experimental approaches through a series of research seminars. Key research papers linked to the seminar topics will provide students with an opportunity to explore the rationale and evidence leading to new scientific hypotheses. Tutorials will allow students to engage in discussion with researchers to support learning and develop understanding and critical thinking skills.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 40 | Feedback Weeks | 44 | |
| Feedback |
Provided through rubric and written feedback on each report and on MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Recognise and explain scientific hypotheses. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Identify and analyse the methods used and the significance of the data obtained. |
| Procedural | Create | Formulate a summary of the key scientific information on a specific research topic. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Critically evaluate scientific data. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 33 | Feedback Weeks | 36 | |
| Feedback |
Provided through rubric and written feedback on each short answer essay set on MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Apply | Recognise and explain scientific hypotheses. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Identify and analyse the methods used and the significance of the data obtained. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Critically evaluate scientific data. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 30 | Feedback Weeks | 33 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback will be provided on each report and on MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Apply | Recognise and explain scientific hypotheses. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Create | Formulate a summary of the key scientific information on a specific research topic. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Critically evaluate scientific data. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Identify and analyse the methods used and the significance of the data obtained. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Recognise and explain scientific hypotheses. |
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