PN5000 Neuroscience Research Design Reading Party

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students on MRes in Neuroscience.

Planned timetable

n/a

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr S R Pulver

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Team taught

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Module description

An introductory module designed to provide an intensive introduction to designing and carrying out neuroscience research at the postgraduate level. Throughout the module, students will have opportunities learn transferable career skills that revolve around the process of proposing and evaluating scientific research. Students will critically analyse current primary literature in neuroscience and the methodology and ethical issues underlying research proposals. Students will self-direct their own learning and work in groups to formulate research proposals which they then orally present. In response to feedback, students finally submit a written assessment that critically evaluates published primary literature or grant proposals.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Resubmission of failed item(s) of coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

20 hours of seminars and tutorials.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Develop a cohesive cohort of students studying neuroscience at the masters level
  • Develop the ability to formulate research questions
  • Enhance skills of critically analysing scientific literature
  • Enhance scientific writing skills; developing a critical approach to writing
  • Develop an understanding of how to propose research projects to funding bodies
  • Develop an understanding of research paper production, submission and review