BOTN40220 Research Project

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module involves the planning, execution and implementation of a Plant Biology and/or Plant Biotechnology research project that will be carried out independently by the student either in an academic research laboratory or a company research laboratory. This is an important component of the programme and enables students to apply some of the skills acquired during trimester one and two, as well as introducing them to new skills and knowledge, in a research focussed context. A period of 15 weeks in the Summer Trimester is devoted to project work. On completion of the research project the student will produce a Minor Thesis and make an oral presentation of their findings.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

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 Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Laboratories

750

Total

750

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Key teaching and learning approaches used in the module will include

Critical writing
Problem-based learning
Laboratory/Field research
Oral presentations

 
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
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


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
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?

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.