Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:09
In this course you will take your scientific skills to the next level, by carrying out an independent research project within the research group of an academic supervisor. In the span of an entire semester, you will execute the full life cycle of a research project, from initial planning to data collection, analysis and write-up as a manuscript. The course will also focus on developing generic professional skills through workshops and tutorials, providing you with a diverse toolkit for the next stages of your career in biological science or related professional fields.
Course highlights:
| 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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This course consists of an independent research project that is supervised by an academic member of staff. The course allows you to demonstrate independent critical thinking and practical scientific ability by bringing together all academic skills taught throughout your undergraduate studies. You are expected to identify and assimilate background literature in your field of study, develop research questions, objectives and experimental design, carry out data collection and data analysis, and communicate research findings by writing a thesis in the style of a research paper.
You will receive continuous guidance through regular progress meetings with your supervisor and through a series of timetabled workshops and tutorials that allow the whole student cohort to share their journey and discuss professional development.
The course is structured into three phases: project planning, project execution and project write-up. Each phase is completed with a summative assessment that makes up the final course grade:
10%: Project Research Plan
10%: Project Performance Assessment
80%: Written Thesis
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 | 80 | |
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| Feedback |
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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| 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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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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