Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Psychology

Learning Methods

Lecture
Tutorial

Module Offerings

7105BRAIN-APR-CTY

Aims

To enable the student to gain deeper knowledge in a scientific topic of their interest, while developing advanced research skills, including laboratory, field-based, questionnaire-based, and/or computer-based techniques, and improving their critical and analytical skills.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Search, review and critically appraise relevant scientific literature
2.
Design and implement an experimental protocol, addressing all ethical and methodological aspects
3.
Analyse, interpret and discuss experimental data correctly
4.
Communicate science in a professional manner, both written and orally

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:This is a student-led research project, where the student can choose a topic of their interest within the broad spectrum of the staff’s expertise. It will be usually conducted in the laboratory but also through administration of surveys, questionnaires and computer analysis. The student will count on the guidance of up to two supervisors, but will be encouraged to work independently. The student will have the opportunity to develop research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and to make a contribution to the scientific area of their interest.
Module Overview:
On this student-led project, you will be encouraged to work independently under the expert guidance of a supervisor. You will develop your research, analytical and problem-solving skills by conducting an original research study in an area where you have a particular interest. Research will usually be conducted in the laboratory.
Additional Information:This new Research Project module will prepare students for independent scientific work, covering all aspects of the research process, including design, ethical approval, impact, data collection and analysis, and presentation (orally and in written).

Assessments

Dissertation
Presentation