BL4200
Literature-based Research Project
2019-2020
30
15
SCQF level 10
Full Year
Academic year(s): 2019-2020
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: Full Year
Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable:
This project will involve an extensive literature review to investigate a defined hypothesis or problem within the field of biology, appropriate to the degree programme being studied by each student. The project will involve diligence, initiative and independence in pursuing the literature, and the production of a high-quality dissertation that demonstrates a deep understanding of the chosen area of research. Students will be allocated to a member of staff who will guide and advise them in research activities throughout the academic year. The project will be written up in the form of a research dissertation.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of Biology Honours Adviser required
Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take BL4201 or take PN4299
Weekly contact: 1 dedicated meeting with supervisor per week, students should expect to spend the equivalent of 8 weeks full-time on this research project.
Scheduled learning hours: 22
Guided independent study hours: 278
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100% (10% - Thesis outline and resource list 1,000 words 70% - Written thesis 15,000 words 20% - Viva (20 minutes))
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 20%
Coursework: 80%
Re-assessment: Resubmission of failed item(s) of Coursework
Module coordinator: Professor S D Healy
Module teaching staff: Individual Supervisors across the School of Biology
Module coordinator email sdh11@st-andrews.ac.uk