Laboratory Research Project | BIOL3034 | University of Southampton

Module overview

Each student undertakes an investigation which includes both practical and theoretical components. The theory component will consist of a critical review of the literature relating to the proposed experimental component of the project. The laboratory work is related to the appropriate degree programme. Each student is assigned to an appropriate supervisor who will advise on and direct the project. The aim of this module is to allow students to carry out an extensive laboratory-based project on a special topic related to his/her main area of study, and to complete a literature survey on a topic related to this area of research.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Design and test scientific hypotheses
Design and perform laboratory experiments in a chosen area of research
Produce a dissertation on an agreed laboratory based project, which contains an introduction (about 2,500 words) on the background scientific literature
Collect record and interpret laboratory data.

Syllabus

Each student undertakes an investigation which includes both practical and theoretical components. The theory component will consist of a critical review of the literature relating to the proposed experimental component of the project. The laboratory work is related to the appropriate degree programme. Each student is assigned to an appropriate supervisor who will advise on and direct the project.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Practical work and individual study

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	200
Supervised time in studio/workshop	100
Total study time	300

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Oral presentation	15%
Dissertation	80%
Laboratory	5%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Diligence and Initiative	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External