BI3D200 - Research Project & Career Development 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI3D200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Research Project & Career Development | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Sciences | ||
| Module Leader: | Cerith Jones | ||
| Module Team: | Martin Powell, David Lee, Sioned Owen, Lewis Fall, Cerith Jones, Sky Redhead, Jeroen Nieuwland, Natalie Lubbock, Josephine Bradley, Rhian Newman, Anthony Caravaggi, Rhiannon Stundon, Niamh Breslin, Tracie McKinney | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 75 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100345 - biological sciences | 100392 - applied science | 100962 - research skills |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 10 | 20 | 70 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
This module offers a capstone research project, which will enable the student to actively engage in project planning and the implementation of scientific research at a professional level, including issues of research ethics and health and safety within a research environment. The module will give direct experience of data handling and presenting findings in the forum of a scientific research conference, and will develop the students’ critical capacity and encourage independent thinking. The capstone research may be fieldwork, laboratory, or desk-based (depending on the course of study).? Regardless of data collection type, all projects will require the analysis and critical evaluation of collected data.
In addition, this module serves as a transition between university and professional life,and will include a focus on professional development. Career opportunities will be highlighted through the associated Biology Speakers Series, and the immersive week will set students up well for their final year of university.
In engaging with the module appropriately, students will fully achieve the following level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the USW Graduate Attributes:
Commercial Awareness: Behaviour 1, 2, 3
Communication: Behaviour 1, 2
Leadership: Behaviour 2,3
Innovation and Enterprise: Behaviour 1, 2, 3
Project Management: Behaviour 1, 2, 3
Digital Literacy: Behaviour 1, 2, 3
The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor.
Content Summary
Project: Taught lessons will include research design, profession and public-facing science communication, data analysis and presentation, and poster conference presentations. The majority of teaching on this module will be one-to-one guidance with the project supervisor.
Professional development: The professional element parts of the module will include discussions of searching and applying for jobs or post-graduate courses, writing an effective CV and person specification, self-reflection on transferable skills.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Project supervision | 12 |
| Independent Study | 272 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 6 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Lecture/tutorial | 30 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Plan, manage (including health and safety and ethical requirements) and execute a professional scientific research project based on existing knowledge, a testable hypothesis, and critically analysed data. |
| LO2 | Present and communicate project findings in a professional manner and with reference to supporting resources. |
| LO3 | Reflect on employability and possible career pathways in preparation for moving into the professional world. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | Career progression self-reflection | 0 | 1000 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Poster 1 | Poster and oral presentation | 10 | N/A | 10 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | Dissertation | 0 | 10000 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Poster 1 | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |