62502 BIOLOGY MASTERS PROJECT B

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
98	62502 	S12 	D 	BIOLOGY MASTERS PROJECT B 	8.00

Contents

• Staffing
• Pre-requisite(s)
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Recommended References
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

62501

RATIONALE:

This   unit   is   a   supervised  research  project  which   provides
opportunities for motivated and highly qualified students to undertake
advanced  study and to produce a research-based dissertation. Students
develop  the appropriate research skills and specialist area knowledge
which  will enhance their career prospects or allow them to  undertake
further studies.

The  emphasis  of  the  course will be on developing  the  appropriate
knowledge   and   skills   to  undertake  independent   research   and
professional practice.

SYNOPSIS:

This  is  the  second  of  two  units  that  contribute  to  the   MSc
dissertation.  The unit will consist of continuation of  the  research
project  started  in Biology Masters Project A. Data  acquisition  and
analysis   will   be  completed  and  a  dissertation   prepared   for
examination.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able
to:

1. demonstrate their ability to think analytically, critically
   and creatively about a chosen research topic and related
   issues within the area of specialisation chosen;
   
2. demonstrate competence in each component of empirical research
   procedures, viz; identify and analyse research problems,
   formulate hypotheses, operationalise research procedures,
   collect relevant data, carry out appropriate analysis of data,
   interpret results obtained, and draw appropriate conclusions.
   
3. Competently write a report of a research project to
   communicate all aspects of the project to professional peers.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

To  be determined by the supervisor in consultation  with             100.00
the student

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

To be determined by the student's supervisor.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Seminars                                      	6
Directed Study                                	28
Private Study                                 	1300
Supervisor Consultation                       	28

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL WWW
1   S              T.B.A.    SEMINARS                                            N
2   S    100.00    T.B.A.    RESEARCH DISSERTATION                     100.00    N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Procedures  associated  with  the assessment  of  this  unit  will  be
consistent  with those contained in Sections 4.4.1, 4.6 and  4.6.1  of
the University Calendar. Presentation, at a satisfactory standard,  of
at  least  one seminar reporting on their project work is a  necessary
requirement for students to gain passing grades in this unit.