FP0S05 - Investigative Group Project 17 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FP0S05 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Investigative Group Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Rhian Newman, Emmajane Mantle | ||
| Module Team: | Anthony Caravaggi, Hannah Seale, Peter Miedziak, Robert Warren, James McCormack, Christopher Tubb, Paul Jarvis, Adam Jones, Ian Fitzell, Shane Galvin, Sharan Johnstone | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | |||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 101090 - study skills | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To enable the students to produce and present a piece of research of their choice based on the skills attained from the foundation year course.
Content Summary
This module is designed to allow the student to become competent in researching, planning and writing an group project and in developing communication skills.
The delivery of this module will guide the student through the process of planning, managing, producing and evaluating a larger project with time for supervision meetings.
Planning a Project: how to choose and construct a research question; library skills; planning a larger project; writing and presenting a research proposal.
Managing a Project: time management; data management.
Producing a Project: essay writing; report writing, presentations; vivas; responding and adapting to feedback
Evaluating a Project: self-reflection; interpreting feedback; setting actions
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study? | 64 |
| Directed Study (including online independent learning)? | 88 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Plan and produce a research project. |
| LO2 | Communicate effectively the findings of a research project. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A compilation of the groups work that demonstrates effort, progress and achievement aligned to their project. | 0 | 2000 | 65 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | A prepared presentation summarising their written findings or an oral question and answer session on written findings. | 10 | N/A | 35 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |