Pharmacology Research Project
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE3139 | Life Sciences | 3 | 40 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LIFE3139
- School
- Life Sciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 40
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
Students will perform a research project on a topic related to the interests of a member of the academic staff. They will produce a dissertation explaining what work was performed and a discussion of the results obtained, applying the skills that they have developed in the research skills module.
Target Students
Pharmacology students U6UPCHLG (B211)
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
- 70% Dissertation: 5,000 Word dissertation
- 20% Presentation: Poster presentation on the project
- 10% Laboratory: Supervisor's mark
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module will provide students with an opportunity to use their initiative and knowledge in undertaking an original research study in pharmacology in depth in a modern research environment. The practical component of the project will provide an opportunity for the student to carry out original, relevant scientific research, and to relate the outcomes to scientific concepts and knowledge of the field. The student will contribute to the design of the study, gain familiarity with the methods/techniques and where appropriate safety procedures relevant to the topic, undertake data collection and appropriate quantitative analysis, and prepare a report. The project is concerned with the following professionally valuable skills which you will already have to some degree: - Ability to assess and summarise the scientific literature in a particular field of interest. - Ability to plan and carry out that plan. - Ability to organise and present a report of your studies, observations and conclusions.By the end of this module, student should:1. Be able to design and carry out pharmacological experiments2. Be able to undertake appropriate data analysis, including statistical analysis and data presentation3. Be able to communicate scientifically using both written and oral communication skills4. Be able to formulate a scientific hypothesis5. Implement principles of good experimental planning and design6. Be able to apply the principles of Good Laboratory PracticeLearning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
Students will develop a deep understanding of a chosen pharmacological topic through researching the area chosen and practical work on a new aspect of the topic.
Intellectual skills:
Students will understand the research that has previously been reported on their chosen topic. Students will be able to critically analyse the work reported on their topic and be able to design a research programme aimed at developing a particular area of research. Students will be able to report their research findings in an extended scientific report and be able to discuss their results with a member of academic staff.
Professional practical skills:
Critical analysis of research data; use of computers in pharmacological research; design of experiments.
Transferable skills:
Use of the library; writing of a laboratory report; communication skills.