Description:
| Aims: To provide experience of the application of Biological Science, enabling the students to:
* understand the principles of writing and presenting a major dissertation;
* understand the principles and application of advanced laboratory work;
* understand the principles and practice of working in a professional research environment.
Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to:
* undertake and report on a piece of work in an agreed programme;
* integrate into a commercial or academic research environment;
* explain the need for team work;
* keep stringently accurate and logical lab books;
* write a major report about the professional placement;
* work as a professional biologist.
Skills: Learning and studying T/F/A, Written communication T/F/A, Oral communication T/F/A, Numeracy & computation T/F/A, Laboratory skills T/F/A, Information technology T/F, Problem solving T/F/A, Information handling & retrieval T/F/A, Working independently T/F/A, Career preparation T/F.
Content: Laboratory or other professional experience which is deemed suitable by the Department.
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