Courses / Module

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

• Use scientific databases to access the scientific literature.
• Review the information available on a specific biological topic in the scientific literature.
• Evaluate the scientific literature available on a specific biological topic.
• Write a scientific review article on a biological topic.
• Apply proper scientific referencing and citation technique.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	0
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	2
Planned learning activities	0
Independent student activities	98
Total	100

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded

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
• Penalties: Late submissions will be accepted with penalty.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Late presentation will only be considered in exceptional circumstances by application to the departmental board.

• BI201, BI210 or equivalent

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