BMOL40100 Biomolecular Sci Research Proj

Academic Year 2023/2024

The module involves writing an critical review of the scientific literature describing a topical research area. It is carried out under the supervision of an academic member of staff.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this module, the student should have the following skills:

Ability to assemble, document and critically evaluate peer-reviewed scientific literature associated with a research topic of choice.

Ability to organize and present the findings in mini-thesis form.

Ability to present the topic and answer questions from an audience of staff and students

Indicative Module Content:

A literature review is a summary of the current scientific understanding of a subject or topic.

The information is obtained in a systematic way, so that the summary you give is reliable.

The aim is to gain an understanding of the current status of our knowledge of a topic. This information might then be used in other ways:
- to plan scientific research
- to evaluate a commercial opportunity
- to design national policy e.g. healthcare

Preparing a literature review therefore involves:

•Searching for reliable, accurate and up-to-date material on the topic or subject
• Reading the key points from this literature
• Synthesizing the key ideas, theories and concepts into a summary of what is known about the topic
• Discussing and evaluating these ideas, theories and concepts
• Identifying particular areas of debate or controversy
• Giving some of your own thoughts about potential future developments in the field

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

1
Project Supervision

10
Autonomous Student Learning

300
Total

311
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Each student with engage with a supervisor who is expert in the area of the Literature Review

Through regular meetings, a plan of the Review will be made, the relevant scientific data will be gathered, and the assembled information will be assimilated into a coherent written document. The supervisor is an experienced scientist and will be able to assist you in all the steps.

After you submit a written Case Study (5000 words excluding references, or about 15 pages), you will have an opportunity to present your work to classmates and UCD staff. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Written Literature Review Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

60
Attendance: Engagement score reflecting the quality of your interaction with the project and supervisor Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

20
Presentation: Presentation of the Case Study, followed by Q&A Session Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

20

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1 Wed 13:00 - 13:50