| Unit name | Extended Research Project Planning |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHPHM0013 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Brennan |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
Why is this unit important?
In this unit you will learn how to successfully plan a research project. This is key preparation for your extended research project. As part of this you will present your project plan to your peers for discussion and feedback.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
This is an important step in preparation for the extended research project. In parallel with the Extended Research Project Planning Background unit, you will have a firm understanding of the background literature related to your project and use this information to develop your own plan in consultation with your supervisor.
An overview of content
The aims of this unit are for you to learn how to successfully plan a research project. You will plan your experimental design data collection and statistics, considering logistics, ethics, animal welfare (if required), and time management. You will work closely with your supervisor to plan your extended research project Student evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of other students' project plans will be assessed by academics. Students may plan to undertake their project based outside the School in which case they will work at this planning stage with an additional supervisor from within the School.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit?
Having completed this unit, you will be well placed to conduct an excellent research project. You will have developed your understanding and confidence in the planning process by creating your own plan, presenting your project plan to peers and academics for feedback and providing feedback for your peers.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Teaching in this unit will be based on facilitated group discussions supported by lectures, individual discussion with supervisor(s), peer assessment sessions, an oral presentation and self-directed study.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
You will have the opportunity to deliver a formative project talk, where feedback will be provided, to prepare you for your summative oral presentation.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
This unit is coursework only. You will prepare a project plan (60%). In addition you will provide peer evaluation of a project plan (20%) and an oral presentation of your plan (20%).
When assessment does not go to plan:
Assessment deadlines will be given well in advance so that you can manage your time effectively. Extensions may be given in line with University and School policies.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. PHPHM0013).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
