Module Identifier RS31330  
Module Title UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATION  
Academic Year 2001/2002  
Co-ordinator Dr Iwan Owen  
Semester Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)  
Other staff Dr Graham Harris, Mr Sebastian McBride  
Pre-Requisite RS21410 , RS21810  
Mutually Exclusive RS32720  
Course delivery Lecture   1 x 2 hour lecture/briefing  
  Seminar   16 Hours 8 x 2 hour  
Assessment Dissertation     100%  
  Assignment   Method of Assessment ( please give length of examination and course work required.    
  Exam   Resubmission    

Learning outcomes


On completion of this module, students should be able to :


a) assess and evaluate information from a range of sources.
b) undertake a review of literature.
c) design and conduct appropriate research.
d) analyse and present results.
e) present valid discussion, conclusions and recommendations.

Brief description


The honours dissertation provides the opportunity for in-depth investigation of an appropriate topic and further develops independent study skills. The dissertation also provides an opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of the discipline studied