This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
The module aims to develop understanding and analytical skills in virology, based around interactive seminars wherein students will analyse, present and discuss the relevant research literature. The students will gain experience in scientific design, literature analysis, scientific communication and the analysis of complex experimental data.
Total contact hours: 28
Private study hours: 122
Total study hours: 150
Written assessment (News and Views Article, 1,500 words) (60%)
Presentation (15 minutes, 40%)
The reading list will be research articles from key scientific journals that address virology, which will be used to drive a case-study based approach to learning. Students will be provided with their own copies of this reading material, but in some cases they will be set tasks for receiving appropriate journal articles to which we already have access.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key principles in virology.
Critical understand modern virology and its application to solve research problems.
Apply principles ofexperimental design within a biological research context.
Critical interpretbiological data.
Organise and present experimental data.
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Organise information clearly and present information for different audiences.
Interpret data, marshal information from published sources, and critically evaluate own research and that of others.
Work both independently and as part of a research group using peer support, diplomacy and collective responsibility.
Manageime and workload in order to meet personal targets and imposed deadlines.
Use appropriate technology to retrieve, analyse and present scientific information.
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