Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19
This independent research project develops your skills in scientific inquiry and critical analysis, as well as important generic skills, including presentation and time management.
Projects are field-, lab- and/or desk-based, developed on a topic of your interest under the direction of a supervisor.
Training in skills needed to perform your project is provided by world-leading researchers and their teams.
Workshops and drop-in sessions provide training in data analysis and thesis production.
This skill set will be appropriate for advanced study in the field of biological science or other careers where the generic skills that you will develop are highly valued.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 45 credits (22.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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An independent research project is supervised by a member of staff. The project is carried out during the first half-session. This is an independent piece of work although meetings with supervisors are to be held regularly during the project development, implementation and write-up. The candidate is required to submit a written thesis on the results of the work.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Feedback |
Students will get informal verbal feedback from project supervisor regularly throughout the project and formal written feedback on the project plan. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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Students will get informal verbal feedback from project supervisor regularly throughout the project and formal written feedback on the project plan. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 80 | |
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Students will get written feedback on a draft of their project prior to submission and written feedback on the final thesis. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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