Postgraduate Course: Mini Research Project (PGBI11007)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biological Sciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Postgraduate |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
During semester 2, all students are required to carry out a 'mini' research project which aims to consolidate taught genetics theory and develop analytical and computer skills, and also provide an introduction to independent research as required for the dissertation stage. Projects involve the statistical analysis and interpretation of data that can come from animal, plant or human populations. Data from theoretical populations may also be utilised. Mini-projects will not require 'wet lab' work to generate new data. Students may suggest their own topic to the course organisers for approval or select from a range of topics reflecting the subjects studied. All projects are individually supervised and students have to submit their findings in a written report and a short oral presentation, for which a generic skills course will be arranged. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
To be met from additional MSc course fee |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
8 hour(s) per week for 8 week(s). |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course the student will have:
(i) Conducted an independent research project in genetics.
(ii)Shown the correct application of appropriate methodologies for the analysis of genetic data and the careful statistical interpretation of results.
(iii) Experience of preparing a written report of the project in the form of a short scientific paper; and as an oral communication to an audience of students and staff.
(iv) This course is an excellent basis for further independent research work as required for a Masters dissertation. |
Assessment Information
| 100% assignment |
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Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Andrew Leigh-Brown
Tel: (0131 6)50 5523
Email: A.Leigh-Brown@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Natalie Kerracher
Tel: (0131 6)50 4001
Email: natalie.kerracher@ed.ac.uk |
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