| Module Identifier | ES30530 | ||
| Module Title | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DISSERTATION | ||
| Academic Year | 2000/2001 | ||
| Co-ordinator | Dr Henry Lamb | ||
| Semester | Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters) | ||
| Pre-Requisite | Only available to Honours Environmental Science | ||
| Assessment | Dissertation | Marks awarded for initial design, content (double weighted) & presentation | 100% |
| Supplementary examination | Resit examination involves resubmission of dissertation | 100% | |
Brief description
An independent piece of research involving the collection and analysis of primary data. Normally based on fieldwork undertaken during the summer vacation and Semester 1 of the third year.
Aims and objectives
To develop skills in basic research and written presentation of results. Emphasis is placed on initial design of investigations, quantitative and inferential analysis and all aspects of presentation, including argument and graphical support.