BIMSPRO-Summer Entomology Project

Module Provider: School of Biological Sciences
Number of credits: 70 [35 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Graham Holloway
Email: g.j.holloway@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module aims to provide students with an opportunity to carry out a research project, in the field, laboratory or literature based.

Aims:

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:

• Carry out a research project on insects to a high standard.


• To use appropriate analytical procedures to manipulate and to statistically analyse data collected.


• To write material up in a suitable format for submission to a scientific journal   

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

The module provides students with the opportunity to carry out independent research with guidance from the module conveners. The research can be carried out in the field, laboratory, at the university or with an external partner. Students will be expected to design and carry out research resulting in the collection of a high calibre data set suitable for suitable statistical analysis. The final submission for assessment will be judged against suitability for submission to a scientific journal for publication as well content. Students will be expected to use the critical referee’s feedback on their winter project to ensure that their summer submission better meets requirements.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module consists of self-guided study but with guidance from the module conveners, especially during the early stages of project design and development, and towards the end when advice on data analysis might be required.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Tutorials			1
Demonstration			10
Fieldwork			450
Guided independent study:
Wider reading (independent)			89
Dissertation writing			150
Total hours by term	0	0	700
Total hours for module	700

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Dissertation	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 'Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes', which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A mark of at least 50%

Reassessment arrangements:

Resubmission of thesis

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  None

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  None

4) Printing and binding:  None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  None

Last updated: 30 March 2023