Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Personal and Academic Development 2- Introduction to Experimental Design
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Module Code	02 33682
Module Lead	Dr Jean Assender and Dr Jennifer Marshall
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	It is a requirement that students achieve a mark of at least 35% in their summative exam
Contact Hours	Lecture-14 hours Seminar-5 hours Tutorial-2 hours Practical Classes and workshops-3 hours Guided independent study-76 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	Understanding experimental design is a key concept for anyone working within a scientific discipline. This module will look at the full life cycle of research, from experimental design, via key methodologies and the development of skills required for analysing and critiquing data, to understanding how to appropriately statistically analyse results and effectively communicate via academic poster presentation.This module will teach these cross modular skills and ensure that students are not progressing with deficiencies which could put them at a disadvantage in later years. In addition, we hope to embed in our new Undergraduates key employability skills whilst inspiring them; and giving them exposure to some of the University’s top researchers very early in their programme.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module, students should be able to: Explain the principles of key widely used experimental methods for biomedical research Demonstrate an awareness of how to design an experiment and be able to propose suitable methods to address a basic research question Understand and be able to interpret a variety of data generated in biomedical experiments Understand and be able to apply and interpret appropriate statistical methods Demonstrate confidence and ability to communicate technical scientific information orally and in a poster format. Engage in reflective practice relating to their developing learning experiences and progress.
Assessment	33682-01 : Overall Module Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: The assessment will comprise 2 components: 1) Production and defence of a group poster describing the experimental approach and methods that they would use to address a specified research question 2) Portfolio of evidence of engagement with their personal tutor and reflection on their skills development and academic feedback (pass/fail) Students MUST pass both components- i.e. both are required components to pass the module. The module mark will be based on the poster mark. Reassessment: Academic failure: If a student fails the module then they will be required to repeat the failed component only. Failure to submit: Submission of coursework is compulsory for the programme. Students are advised that failure to submit without justifiable reason could result in failure of the module. Students will be required to submit outstanding work to meet the module outcomes.
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