Aims This unit seeks to enhance research skills through the development of data handling, interpretation and scientific writing abilities, and to provide students with an appreciation of how science is conducted ethically and sustainably. It also aims to enable students to gain an understanding of how scientific ideas are funded as research projects with real world impact. Intended Learning Outcomes After engaging with the unit, students should be able to demonstrate: The ability to write for scientific publication and grant funding. An understanding of ethical experimental design. The ability to critically analyse scientific papers. Data analysis and interpretation skills. A basic knowledge of statistical methods appropriate to biochemistry. The retrieval and evaluation of scientific information sources. A basic understanding of ethics and sustainability in the biosciences. The ability to communicate scientific concepts to a lay audience. The ability to write technical documents such as research grant applications. An understanding of how scientific ideas are funded as both research projects and commercial exploitations. Collaborative teamwork and peer assessment skills. Oral presentation skills. Learning on this unit directly addresses components of the Bristol Skills Profile, including: What will I learn? Academic skills Research skills Knowledge handling skills What will I be able to do? Work well independently Work well with others Work well across communities What will I become? Proactive about my wellbeing Clear about my direction Ready for the future
