CMB3004 : Research Project for Stage 3 MSci Students
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Available for Study Abroad and Exchange students, subject to proof of pre-requisite knowledge.
- Module Leader(s): Dr Catherine Meplan
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Alistair Brown
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 40 |
| ECTS Credits: | 20.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module aims to;
• provide students with experience of research work (including planning and data management) on an original topic relevant to their degree under the supervision of an experienced team.
• allow students to pull together and apply the body of knowledge and skills acquired from earlier stages of their degree into a capstone experience.
• develop expertise in a particular area of science relevant to their degree and competence in analytical techniques relevant to the project.
• explore the provisional nature of knowledge.
• provide an opportunity for students to present and communicate complex data and ideas in written and oral forms
Outline Of Syllabus
Due to the individual nature of the project there is no formal syllabus
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Presentation preparation and delivery |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 47:00 | 47:00 | Report write-up |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 300 | 1:00 | 300:00 | Data generation and analysis, in person student support sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Document handling and digital skills |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | In person tutorials at Supervisor's and Student's convenience |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | In person - Student support sessions - Statistics and Bioinformatics |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | In person - Optional Triage sessions |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | In person drop-in session - Confidential support clinic |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | In person - Intro to project choice, project conduct, H&S, ethics report & presentation writing, Q&A sessions for students choosing project research areas |
| Total | 400:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Project work develops all knowledge and skills LOs defined above Tutorials (Supervisor meetings) encourage increased understanding by application of knowledge and discussion with peers and supervisors.
As independent learners students are required to utilise the time available in private study to extend and reinforce their knowledge and understanding through reading the scientific literature and use of other recommended resources.
The lectures provide an introduction to the project, health and safety training, ethics and research integrity, guidance on how to produce a scientific report and give an oral presentation suitable for a non-subject specialist audience.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | 2 | M | 75 | Written Report. Max 5000 words not including figure legends, text on figures, tables and references |
| Prof skill assessmnt | 2 | M | 15 | PIP - Oral Presentation. 10 mins presentation and answer questions |
| Prof skill assessmnt | 2 | M | 10 | Competence and Professionalism |
Zero Weighted Pass/Fail Assessments
| Description | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | M | Students must achieve 75% or above to progress to practical work via Canvas |
| Reflective log | M | Students must provide a reflective statement on the project experience |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written report (dissertation) is used to assess information literacy, problem solving, data evaluation and written communication of scientific data.
The individual oral presentation assesses the student’s presentation skills and ability to communicate and defend the scientific investigation.
The competence and professionalism assessment is used to assess the student’s technical competence, time management, ability to work both independently and as part of a team and ability to reflect on the research experience.
The Health and Safety quiz is taken by all students irrespective of project type.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CMB3004's Timetable