Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
EAM0960
Module Title
RESEARCH PROJECT IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE
Academic Year
2009/2010
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 3 (Dissertation)
Pre-Requisite
Successful acquirement of 120 credits at Master's level in Semester 1 & 2
Course Delivery
Assessment
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
---|---|---|
Semester Assessment | Research thesis (75%); Research seminar (15%); Research poster (10%) Continuous Assessment: | 100% |
Supplementary Assessment | Students will be required to resubmit any failed components of this module. All work must be submitted for satisfactory completion. |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to
- formulate research designs
- undertake independent fieldwork and necessary liaison (where appropriate and necessary)
- undertake appropriate laboratory analysis
- interpret data
- analyse data
- demonstrate their knowledge of the theoretical principles of scientific research
- formulate research hypotheses
- search relevant databases
- place research in appropriate wider contexts
- use a full range of C&IT tools
- present a 20 minute seminar paper
- present a research poster
- work to a tight schedule
Brief description
An independent research project carried out in a research area related to one of the semester two modules.
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7