Biosciences (Basic Research Techniques)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS4073 | Biosciences | 4 | 60 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- BIOS4073
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module comprises 2 x 9 week lab rotations, plus a training programme.
Each rotation will provide:
An overview of the general area of the research topic
Specific understanding of the projects aims and objectives
Technical skills for the specific project as appropriate
The rotations as a whole will provide:
An introduction to safe working in the laboratory
Skills related to the accurate recording of experimental results
Critical evaluation of experimental data
Presentation skills, both written and oral
The training programme will provide students with:
A critical awareness of current challenges and successes in research areas covered by the doctoral training partnership (particularly industrial biotechnology and bioenergy research and global food security)
A comprehensive understanding of relevant lab techniques
An understanding of established techniques of research and enquiry
Key skills in statistical analysis and experimental design
Key transferable skills to enhance effectiveness as a researcher and employability (including presentation skills, writing skills, skills to read critically and undertake a literature review.)
Learning on the lab rotations and the training programme is assessed by two pieces of written work: research poster, lab report and an oral presentation (as part of a research symposium).
Target Students
Students undertaking the first six months taught element on the BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership
Classes
- Three 12-hour practicums each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 34% Report: 2500-3000 word lab report including description of the research that has been undertaken, a brief literature review, a results and conclusions section.
- 33% Assignment: An A0 scientific poster of the standard that is typically presented at an international research conference.
- 33% Presentation 1: The presentation will last 20 minutes and will be part of a research symposium, presented to the DTP cohort and relevant supervisors
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
To give students a systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems, new advances and research techniques in British Bioscience.Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to: deal with complex, scientific issues systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete date and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
They will be able to work autonomously in problem-solving and planning and implementing tasks.
They will develop new technical and research skills to a high level.
They will have further developed their generic skills to enhance their employability and personal effectiveness and will have demonstrated their ability to be an independent learner.