Gwybodaeth Modiwlau

Module Identifier
EAM0960
Module Title
RESEARCH PROJECT IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE
Academic Year
2010/2011
Co-ordinator
Dr Nicholas J G Pearce
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