FP2D02 - Work Related Project 01 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2023 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: FP2D02
Module Title: Work Related Project
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Biological and Forensic Sciences
Faculty Sub Group: Biological Science
Module Leader: Helen Burn, James Nutt
Module Team: Paul Jones, Alexia Mayne, Ewen McLaughlin, Amy Herbert, Hannah Minton
First Intended Intake: AUG 2016 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 40 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100388 - forensic science
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Aug 2016
Valid To 31 Aug 2023

Module Aims

1. To enable the student to undertake a period of 400 hours of work related learning enabling them to complete a project relevant to the workplace.

2. Apply a range of knowledge and skills learnt throughout the course and to apply concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied.

Content Summary

This module is largely self-directed and will allow the student to complete a practical project that is relevant to the workplace, e.g. a scientific investigation on a current, novel or contentious issues or a number of smaller practical projects which must include one single project of 200 hours research.

It is intended that each project will have an industrial link where possible to support current practices/research within Analytical and Forensic Sciences e.g. crime scene investigation, evidence analysis, biotechnology, molecular biology etc.

It would be expected that the student cohort would work on a wide range of subject areas related to the course.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 8
Tutorial 52
Independent Study 300
Directed Study 40
Total Hours Selected 400

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Complete a work related scientific investigation/project which demonstrates knowledge, understanding and practical skills within the specific subject area, taking into account all relevant health and safety, environmental and legal factors.
LO2 Demonstrate how the completed project is relevant to industry.

Module Requisites

Code Title Requisite Type
MOD008849 Cellular and Molecular Biology pre-requisite
MOD008847 The Forensic Sciences pre-requisite
MOD008848 Crime Scene Investigation Science pre-requisite
MOD009193 Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy pre-requisite
MOD009192 Key Skills in Analytical and Forensic Sciences pre-requisite
MOD009194 Physical and Inorganic Chemistry pre-requisite
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Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Oral Assessment (CW) Presentation (CW) 1 Presentation of scientific methodology data and it's evaluation 15 N/A 20 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Project (CW) 1 Project Report - Work related learning 0 4000 80 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Presentation (CW) 1
Project (CW) 1

Reading List

J.W.Davies, Communication for Engineering and Applied Science Students, Prentice Hall 2010.

J.V.Chelsom, A.C. Payne and L.R.P Reavill, Management for Engineers, Scientists and Technologists, John Wiley 2004.

Relevant texts recommended by project supervisor or identified by student as appropriate to the specific project area.