General Information
| Course Code | AM_1319 |
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| Credits | 6 EC |
| Period | P1, P3 |
| Course Level | 600 |
| Language of Tuition | English |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
| Course Coordinator | dr. R.J. van Belle |
| Examiner | dr. R.J. van Belle |
| Teaching Staff |
dr. R.J. van Belle |
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Part of programme(s)
Master
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Practical Information
You need to register for this course yourself. The (de)registration deadlines can be found on VU.nl
| Teaching Methods | Seminar, Study Group, Lecture |
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Course Objective
The student is able to:
- formulate a research question which can be answered by studying literature
- comprehensively search the literature using appropriate keywords and databases
- critically appraise and analyze literature relevant to the chosen research question
- synthesize and interpret the key findings of the literature so that the research question is answered
- place the findings in a broader context
- write a scientific report of the results in scientific English at the level of peer-reviewed academic journals.
- reflect on their learning: identify areas for improvement and critically evaluate their contribution.
Course Content
The literature study is an important, compulsory part of the Master’s programme in Biomedical Sciences. In this course, students acquire knowledge, skills and competences which allow them to conduct a literature study in their biomedical field.
In groups, students choose a topic of their interest from a list provided at the start of the course.
The lecture covers the aim and setup of the course and aims to refresh your background knowledge. The workshops cover the basic elements to conduct a (systematic) literature study and allows the group to work on the report. Alongside, each group of students is guided by a topic supervisor.
Attendance for the workshops is compulsory.
Additional Information Teaching Methods
Group project. Support through workshops by the lecturers and content discussions with your topic supervisor.
Method of Assessment
The final report and assignments.
Grades cannot be compensated.
Literature
Will be published on Canvas
Additional Information Target Audience
Only for second year MSc Biomedical Sciences students
Additional Information
Use of generative AI: see Canvas. General level on the AI assessment scale: AI collaboration (level 3).
Custom Course Registration
This courses takes place in either period 1 (Sep-Oct) ór in period 3 (January).
Explanation Canvas
Groups/topics in Canvas.
Recommended background knowledge
We recommend that you have at least completed your first year courses and internship.