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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Biomedical Sciences : Reproductive Biology

Undergraduate Course: Reproductive Biology Project (REPB10003)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Biomedical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits40 ECTS Credits20
SummaryA laboratory, clinical/audit or analysis project carried out throughout the second semester.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites Students MUST also take: Research Skills in Reproductive Biology (REPB10004) AND Reproductive Biology Synoptic Examination (REPB10002) AND Reproductive Biology Project Reflective Portfolio of Learning (REPB10005)
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2021/22, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  0
Course Start Semester 2
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 400 ( Lecture Hours 2, Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 10, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 380 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Lab-based and Clinical/Audit projects:

Project Report - 87.5%
Presentation - 12.5%

Analysis-based projects:

Project Report - 87.5%
Presentation - 12.5%
Feedback Students get written feedback on Project
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Describe a question requiring original research through critical reading of current literature. Formulate one or more testable hypotheses or central arguments from the question.
  2. Identify appropriate methods and models to test the hypotheses or arguments.
  3. Obtain information to address the hypotheses or arguments using appropriate investigative techniques and research tools. Critically analyze the evidence obtained to refute or support the hypotheses or arguments.
  4. Integrate your findings with those of others, and indicate the impact this has on the field and how future work may address outstanding questions.
  5. Communicate your findings and conclusions effectively through your dissertation, lay-summary, and any associated oral or poster presentations.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsRB_Proj
Contacts
Course organiserProf Norah Spears
Tel: (0131 6)50 3267
Email: norah.spears@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Amy Collier
Tel: (0131 6)50 3161
Email: Amy.Collier@ed.ac.uk
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