Experimental Design and Practical Neuroscience
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE2114 | Life Sciences | 2 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- LIFE2114
- School
- Life Sciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module will cover how to design experiments, write scientific reports, present and analyse data sets. It will cover experimental design best practice and via a series of workshops take students through how to design an experiment, including aspects of health and safety and ethical approval. There will be practical sessions and students will learn how to follow laboratory protocols, how to record data and then present the data they have collected. All of the practicals and workshops will be based in areas of neuroscience, to reinforce and consolidate students learning of underlying biology from other modules.
Target Students
Only for students studying BSc Neuroscience U6UNEURS (B140) or MSci Neuroscience U7UNEURS (B141).
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
Classes
This module may be delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops and labs etc
Assessment
- 40% Coursework 1: Lab report (3,000 words max)
- 60% Coursework 2: Experimental plan 3,000 words.
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module will teach students experimental design best practice, practical skills and academic writing, all in the context of neuroscience. It will cover key points for the degrees accreditation with the Royal Society of Biology including: A knowledge and understanding of research methodology, experience of using a range of techniques and research methods in a safe and responsible manner, an understanding of research study design, effective communication and an appreciation of the significance of ethical, social and legal issues.Learning Outcomes
Understand how laboratory reports should be written and presented
To graphically represent data and indicate statistical difference on data sets
To be able to undertake practical laboratory neuroscience following laboratory protocols and accurately acquire data
To understand the principles of good experimental design
To understand the principles of laboratory health and safety
To have an understanding of the ethical approval process