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Advanced Research Topics in Biodiversity, Ecology & Ecosystems - BIO00061M

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  • Department: Biology
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. Rachel Hope
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: M
  • Academic year of delivery: 2021-22

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Autumn Term 2021-22

Module aims

The overarching aim is for students to write a scientific essay that addresses a contemporary research question within their chosen discipline of Biodiversity, Ecology and Ecosystems. Students will develop their own research question and plan their essay through attending:

i) research-led lectures on complementary topics within their discipline

ii) supporting workshops that focus on writing skills and interpreting and critiquing the scientific literature, through small group activities.

Module learning outcomes

Subject content
Students will have:
A comprehensive and critical understanding of research topics in the areas of Molecular Medicine, Industrial Biotechnology, or Biodiversity, Ecology and Ecosystems:
Knowledge of a range of experimental approaches and techniques in the fields of Molecular Medicine, Industrial Biotechnology, or Biodiversity, Ecology and Ecosystems

Academic and graduate skills
Students will be able to:
Communicate, and critically evaluate peer-reviewed scientific literature in topics relating to their chosen discipline through oral and written presentations.
Synthesise an argument that draws on several (potentially contradicting) sources.
Provide constructive feedback on written work
 

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Essay		 N/A 100

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Essay		 N/A 100

Module feedback

Cohort-level feedback will be provided on performance in closed exams and made available via the VLE. Histograms of module marks will be posted on the notice boards outside the Biology Student Services office. Individual marks will be made available to you and your supervisor via e:vision. Exam scripts will be made available at the end of either the Spring or Summer terms. You should take the opportunity to discuss your marks and feedback with your supervisor.

 

During the teaching of the module you will receive feedback that may be at a whole class or individual level. Forms of feedback may include: model answers and discussion of workshop questions, summaries of performance in practicals, VLE-based quizzes, individual spoken comments during workshops, individual written comments on formative work.  

Indicative reading

These are available through the VLE module site. 


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