Overview

The topics delivered in this module will be dependent on the specific research project area chosen and specific research hypothesis the student undertakes. All projects will provide extensive opportunity to utilise, develop and refine a wide range of molecular laboratory protocols and techniques.

Projects are supervised by research active Academic Staff from the School of Health and Medical Sciences and aligned to their research areas

The topics delivered in this module will be dependent on the specific research project area chosen and specific research hypothesis the student undertakes. All projects will provide extensive opportunity to utilise, develop and refine a wide range of molecular laboratory protocols and techniques.

Assessment Strategy

-Threshold - Pass (C- to C+) (range 50-59%) Primary criteria. A threshold student demonstrates knowledge of key areas & principles, and understands the main elements of the subject area, although gaps and weaknesses in the argument are evident. No evidence of background study and wider reading. Answer focussed on question but also with some irrelevant material and weaknesses in structure & argument. Answers have several factual/computational errors. No original interpretation. No links between topics are described. Limited problem solving skills. Some weaknesses in presentation accuracy & delivery. Secondary Criteria C+ Good within the class - Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria - Strong factual knowledge with some weaknesses in understanding - Ideas/arguments are limited but are well presented C Mid-level - Matches all primary criteria - Moderate factual knowledge with some weaknesses in understanding - Ideas/arguments are limited presented with weaknesses in logic/presentation C- Meets requirements of class - Matches most but not all primary criteria - Moderate factual knowledge with several weaknesses in understanding - Ideas/arguments are limited presented with weaknesses in logic/presentation

-Good - Merit (B- to B+) (range 60-69%) Primary criteria. Good students demonstrate strong knowledge & understanding of most but not all of the subject area. Limited evidence of background study. The answer is focussed with good structure. Arguments are presented coherently, mostly free of factual/computational errors. Some limited original interpretation. Well know links between topics are described. Problems are addressed by existing methods/approaches. Good presentation with accurate communication. Secondary Criteria B+ Good - Exceeds expectations for most primary criteria - Command of subject but with gaps in knowledge - Some ideas/arguments original B Mid-level - Meets all primary criteria - Strong factual knowledge and understanding - Ideas/arguments are well presented by few are original B- Meets requirements of class - Meets most but not all primary criteria - Strong factual knowledge with minor weaknesses in understanding - Most but not all ideas/arguments are well presented and few are original

-Excellent -Distinction (A- to A***) (range 70-100%) Primary criteria. Excellent students demonstrate comprehensive knowledge & detailed understanding of the subject area. Clear evidence of extensive background study & original thinking. Highly focussed answers and well structured. Arguments are logically presented and defended with evidence and examples. No factual/computational errors. Original interpretation of the information with clear evidence of wider reading. New links between topics are developed and new approaches to a problem are presented. Excellent presentation skills with very accurate communication. Secondary Criteria A Outstanding - Exceeds expectations for most primary criteria - Complete command of subject and other relevant areas - Ideas/arguments are highly original A+ Excellent - Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria - Complete command of subject - Ideas/arguments are highly original A Good - Meets all primary criteria - Command of subject but with minor gaps in knowledge areas - Ideas/arguments are mostly original A- Meets requirements of Class - Meets most but not all primary criteria - Complete command of subject but with some gaps in knowledge - Ideas/arguments are mostly original

Learning Outcomes

• Able to choose and employ relevant methods of data analysis to address a specific research hypothesis

• Able to critically discuss qualitative and/or quantitative data and draw appropriate conclusions

• Able to efficiently and accurately collate and present research findings to specific scientific formats

• Able to efficiently execute, and/or modify/develop scientific methodologies

• Able to generate/extract data from a variety of sources to address a specific research aim

• Able to perform in-depth analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data

• Able to use initiative, independently work and employ professional time management skills