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Research Methodology
Code: 45797Credits: 9
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology | OB | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Zaida Sarrate Navas
- Email :
- zaida.sarrate@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
Fluent english is very important, as the main bibliographic fonts and research papers are published in this language.
Objectives
The student must join a research group whose research fields are linked to the Master’s scopes. In this group, the student will design and develop an original research work. To develop this task, every student will be assigned to a RESEARCH SUPERVISOR, who will supervise and evaluate the student's work. The student will be provided with a list of research lines linked to the Master, along with their respective directors.
- Any researcher with a doctor degree who actively participates in a research field linked to the Master's scopes can act as a RESEARCH SUPERVISOR.
- If a student has a director affiliated to an academic and/or research institution DIFFERENT FROM the Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology Department of the UAB, he/she must obtain the conformity from one of the professors or lecturers of the Department, who will stand as an INTERNAL TUTOR.
- In case the student experiences difficulties in joining a research line, the coordinator of this Module (Research Methodology) will help him/her to find one.
Learning outcomes
- CA21 (Plan the management of research and clinical laboratories in cytogenetics and reproductive biology, applying organisational, quality and safety criteria in experimental work.) Plan the management of research and clinical laboratories in cytogenetics and reproductive biology, applying organisational, quality and safety criteria in experimental work.
- CA22 (Design scientific experiments for the cytogenetic study of chromosomes and the cellular and molecular biology of reproduction, selecting appropriate methodologies and tools to test research hypotheses.) Design scientific experiments for the cytogenetic study of chromosomes and the cellular and molecular biology of reproduction, selecting appropriate methodologies and tools to test research hypotheses.
- CA23 (Join multidisciplinary teams in research and clinical cytogenetics and reproductive biology laboratories, and in diverse cultural and scientific environments, fostering a climate of open collaboration and teamwork.) Join multidisciplinary teams in research and clinical cytogenetics and reproductive biology laboratories, and in diverse cultural and scientific environments, fostering a climate of open collaboration and teamwork.
- CA24 (Demonstrate ethical responsibility and respect for fundamental rights and duties, diversity and democratic values when carrying out projects for the cytogenetic study of chromosomes and reproductive biology, in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals.) Demonstrate ethical responsibility and respect for fundamental rights and duties, diversity and democratic values when carrying out projects for the cytogenetic study of chromosomes and reproductive biology, in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals.
- KA30 (Describe the socio-economic progress brought about by research, innovation and technological development in cytogenetic diagnosis and reproductive biology laboratories.) Describe the socio-economic progress brought about by research, innovation and technological development in cytogenetic diagnosis and reproductive biology laboratories.
- SA31 (Apply cellular, molecular and clinical diagnostic analysis protocols in the study of pathologies and in research in cytogenetics and reproductive biology.) Apply cellular, molecular and clinical diagnostic analysis protocols in the study of pathologies and in research in cytogenetics and reproductive biology.
- SA32 (Analyse research data in cytogenetics and basic and applied reproductive biology through the use of statistical analysis tools.) Analyse research data in cytogenetics and basic and applied reproductive biology through the use of statistical analysis tools.
- SA33 (Apply current legislation in cytogenetic and reproductive biology studies when carrying out the scientific and professional activity.) Apply current legislation in cytogenetic and reproductive biology studies when carrying out the scientific and professional activity.
- SA34 (Interpret the possible ethical dilemmas that arise in research and in the professional activities carried out in cytogenetics and reproductive biology laboratories.) Interpret the possible ethical dilemmas that arise in research and in the professional activities carried out in cytogenetics and reproductive biology laboratories.
Contents
The student will develop a research project, and the content will be established with the director of the research.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development of skills related to scientific research | 25 | 1 | CA21, CA22, SA31, SA32 |
| Develop skills related to dissemination of scientific results | 40 | 1.6 | CA21, CA22, SA31, SA32 |
| Development of the Scientific Method | 90 | 3.6 | CA21, CA22, CA23, SA31 |
| Development of skills related to scientific research | 65 | 2.6 | KA30, SA32 |
The methodology to execute the research work will be elaborated under the supervision of the director of research.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improvement Report | 66% | 0 | 0 | CA21, CA22, CA23, CA24, SA31, SA32, SA33, SA34 |
| Monthly monitoring reports | 33% | 5 | 0.2 | CA21, CA22, CA24, KA30, SA31, SA32, SA33, SA34 |
This Module will be held during the second semester and the assessment will consist of 2 parts:
1- MONTHLY MONITORING REPORT written by the STUDENT (33%)
- The student will write a monthly report in which he or she will describe the main results obtained, the chronogram of the performed tasks and the accomplishment of the research work objectives.
- These reports will have a MONTHLY periodicity (from February to June) and will NOT EXCEED 300 words.
- The monthly monitoring reports will be sent to the coordinator of the Research Methodology’s Module (by Campus Virtual) and to the director. The complete set of monthly reports will account for 1/3 of the Module's mark (33%) and will be evaluated by the module’s coordinator.
For this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted exclusively for support tasks, such as literature or information searches and text proofreading within the context of solving the assigned problems. Students must clearly identify which parts have been generated using this technology, specify the tools employed, and include a critical reflection on how these tools have influenced both the process and the final outcome of the activity. Failure to be transparent about the use of AI in this assessed activity will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in a partial or total penalty to the activity grade, or more severe sanctions in serious cases.
Any irregularity committed in an assessment activity (academic fraud, plagiarism, or improper use of AI, unless such use is expressly authorized in the course syllabus) that may lead to a significant alteration of the grade will result in that assessment being graded with a 0 (fail). If the course guide stipulates that obtaining a minimum grade in that assessment is an essential requirement to pass the course, or if multiple irregularities occur in the assessment activities of the same course, the final grade for the course will be 0. In addition, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any student who commits any of these irregularities.
2- IMPROVEMENT REPORT written by the TUTOR (66%)
- The tutor will write one final report in which he or she will describe the student's improvement during the development of the research work and will evaluate him/her, accounting for 2/3 (66%) of the Module's mark.
- This report will be send to the coordinator of the Research Methodology’s Module.
Bibliography
The following web pages can guide the student when facing the onset of a research work:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_method
- http://www.wikihow.com/Conduct-Scientific-Research
- http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/whatis
Software
In case that the development of the research project requires specific sofwares, this will be established with the research director.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE