AP2A63-Animal Science in Practice 2

Module Provider: School of Agriculture, Policy and Development
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: Students need to be enrolled on the BSc Animal Science or BSc Animal Science with Industrial Training programme
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Caroline Rymer
Email: c.rymer@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Working as part of a team, you are to plan and undertake a research project. You will learn new experimental techniques, and analyse the data from the project before reporting your finings in the form of presentations, a poster, a project report and a lay summary.Ìý You will have the opportunity to reflect on your findings in an individual viva.Ìý

Aims:

The aim of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to develop research skills and apply knowledge and skills developed in their programme by taking part in a team research project relating to animal science. (20 credits)

Assessable learning outcomes:

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

• Produce a plan and undertake a research project


• Analyse and interpret data


• Report research findings in a variety of formats

Additional outcomes:

The module also aims to encourage the development of the following skills:

• Working with other people


• Time management and organisationÌý


• Effective communication

Outline content:

In small student teams, the module is designed to give the students some practical research skills which may help in their final year projects as well as gaining experience which may be applicable to employment or further study. The assessment part of the module will help students to develop skills of formulating and testing a research hypothesis, analysing data, communicating results and writing scientific reports.Ìý

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Students will be placed in small teams and assigned a research project to carry out. Teams will receive guidance from an appointed supervisor prior to starting and will be in regular contact during the project.Ìý

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