ES30530 - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DISSERTATION

Module Identifier	ES30530
Module Title	ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DISSERTATION
Academic Year	2001/2002
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%

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module students will be able to:-

demonstrate in depth knowledge of their chosen subject area

demonstrate critical thought

demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research

demonstrate the ability to synthesise conflicting/ complimentary arguments

present, where appropriate, data in numerate form

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.