Module Code - Title:
BC4917
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BIOCHEMISTRY PROJECT 1
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To familiarize the student with the principles and practice of research
To develop appropriate technical and communication skills
To develop the studentÆs capacity to work independently, largely in a self-directed mode.
To prepare students for a research-based career
Syllabus:
The final year project entails the posing of a significant research question, which requires the student to undertake a systematic investigation of the chosen topic in order to establish facts, generate knowledge and reach appropriate conclusions. The projects will be predominantly, although not necessarily exclusively, laboratory-based and the subject matter will be relevant to the program of study.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Define the objectives of the project.
Identify the project resource requirements.
Manage the use of time and other resources in order to successfully complete the project within parameters provided.
Design and apply appropriate methodologies and/or experiments to the research question posed
Identify, gather, analyze and evaluate relevant information/data from an appropriate range of sources and observations, and make valid interpretations thereof.
Document results according to appropriate scientific format.
Demonstrate an ability to formulate a scientifically sound argument, hypothesis and recommendations
Communicate orally and via written word in a clear, concise and appropriate scientific format that fulfils the intended purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Demonstrate an appreciation of the core elements required for successful research project work.
Demonstrate an appreciation for research ethics
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
In the case of laboratory-based projects, demonstrate proficiency in procedures and perform experiments in a safe and responsible manner.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
This M graded module is undertaken in the Autumn semester and is coupled with BC 4918 which runs in the Spring semester. An individual project is assigned to an individual student.
The project will be supervised by at least one internal supervisor and will be moderated by at least one additional member of academic staff. An oral presentation, presenting the project background, preliminary findings future work planned will take place towards the end of Autumn semester.
The module will be assessed by means of the oral presentation, the final project report, the overall work commitment and innovativeness of the student.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
This module is a research project
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Module Leader:
kieran.mcgourty@ul.ie