Module Details

Module Code: BIOM8011
Title: Research Project
Long Title: Biomedical Science Research Pr
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 15
Field of Study: 0101 - Common Module
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides the student with an opportunity to engage in a thorough and
independent examination of specific issues in Biomedical Science, identified through previous
studies and focused research.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Conduct a critique of empirical literature on a research topic pertinent to biomedical sciences.
LO2 Evaluate and implement appropriate measures to ensure compliance with ethical, legal and health and safety requirements.
LO3 Initiate, design, undertake and critically appraise their assigned research topic.
LO4 Critically assess the project outcomes and evaluate findings in the context of peer reviewed research.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Literature review
The student will be assigned a topic in the field of biomedical science and will be required to conduct and compile a review of current scientific literature.
Project work
The student will design and conduct an independent research study through laboratory investigation.
Project presentation
The student will prepare and present a review of their research and findings
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Literature review and final project submission.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Implementation of experimental work
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Oral presentation and assessment
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Implementation of project plan Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Interaction with project supervisor Every Week 0.50 0.5
Total Hours 1.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 1.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Documentation, Relevant participating departments. Health and safety procedural documents.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SBISC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science 8 Mandatory