Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Describe the format and content of a research paper, a review and a chapter.
• Critically analyse the content of a research paper.
• Write a concise and accurate account of a biochemical technique.
• Write detailed summaries of a number of scientific publications.
• Compose a succinct abstract for a piece of biological research.
• Undertake self-directed library research and study.
• Take personal responsibility for their learning.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	0
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	12
Planned learning activities	0
Independent student activities	88
Total	100

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Continuous assessment 100%: written assignments and oral presentation (x6).

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		100%
University scheduled written examination	No	0%
Other		0%
Total		100%

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• The passing standard is 40%. Students must pass the continuous assessment component.
• Penalties: Late submissions will be accepted with penalty.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• There is no provision for supplemental examination.
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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