Nutrition Undergraduate Research Project
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS3115 | Biosciences | 3 | 40 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- BIOS3115
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 40
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
The project is a level 3 module. The topic of the project will be chosen from a list of suggestions, and will be finalised after consultation with the student's module convenor and a member of academic staff who will act as the supervisor. It involves detailed research on the topic chosen after discussion with the supervisor. Each project will involve collection of data by means such as experiment, questionnaire, observation and/or literature search as well as the analysis and interpretation of the data in the context of previous work. Reading and summarising previous research by other scientists working in the area, and writing a clear concise final report are essential components of the project.
Target Students
Only available to BSc Nutrition students registered for Honours Degree.
Classes
This is an independent student research project with regular supervision meetings with a project supervisor.
Assessment
- 70% Dissertation: An experiment-based (5,000 word max) or literature-based (6,000 word max) report comprising an abstract, introduction/aims, review of the literature, methodology, outcomes, discussions/conclusions and reference list written as a scientific paper.
- 15% Coursework 1: Experiment-based (e.g. laboratory, field, schools, questionnaires, interviews) or literature-based (e.g. review) research undertaken in a professional manner.
- 15% Coursework 2: Oral presentation.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module will provide students with an opportunity to use their initiative and knowledge to undertake an original research project under the supervision of an individual member of academic staff. The student will design the study, gain familiarity with the methods/techniques, ethical issues and where appropriate safety procedures relevant to the topic, undertake data collection and appropriate analysis and prepare a report.Learning Outcomes
Carry out research work in a professional manner (manage their time, attend meetings, work expected hours, pick up techniques approaches in a timely fashion, ask intelligent questions of the system).
Set the scene for their work, articulate the research questions being addressed, define research goals, and clearly describe the experimental approach.
Generate, analyse, and interpret data from experiments/extended reading designed to test an hypothesis.
Attempt to explain their results by drawing on rational insight and the wider context of scientific literature.
State succinctly a summary of their work and what it has clearly demonstrated, and recognise its potential impact.
Communicate their research project through oral presentation.