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On completion of the module the student will have carried out an independent scientific research project and developed a wide range of skills essential to modern Plant Biology and/or Plant Biotechnology. The student will learn how to develop a coherent strategy for answering a specific research question; appreciate the wider application of any skills obtained, how to apply different techniques and approaches to address and overcome problems as they arise during research. The student will gain experience in formulating hypotheses and in experimental design. They will also gain experience in analysing, interpreting and presenting their results in both written and oral formats.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Laboratories | 750 |
Total | 750 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Project: Minor thesis. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 90 |
Presentation: Oral presentation of the research project. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
Feedback and guidance will be given to individual students during the course of the research project. Additionally, feedback on draft thesis will also be given to individual students by the supervisor(s) prior to summative assessment.