Module Details

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Title GEOPHYSICAL PROJECT
Code ENVS300
Coordinator Prof RT Holme
Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
R.T.Holme@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 6 FHEQ Whole Session 30

Aims

To provide a research level training in a specific geophysical subject area;
To develop the student's ability to work independently;
To develop skills in presenting data and ideas visually, verbally and in written form.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate an ability to followthe research literature to maintain knowledge of the specific field.

(LO2) Demonstrate the ability to acquire,analyse and evaluate the significance of data in relation to an independentresearch project.

(LO3) Demonstrate the ability to develop and test hypotheses.

(LO4) Demonstrate a high-level knowledge of a specific field of Geophysics.

(LO5) Demonstrate competence in audio-visual presentation through formalpresentations/talks

(LO6) Demonstrate competance in the organisation and writing of word-processed scientificreports.

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Numeracy

(S3) Teamwork

(S4) Communication skills

(S5) IT skills


Syllabus

 

Content is defined individual project descriptions, which vary from year to year.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Tutorial
Description: Individual or group meetings with supervisor
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work
Description: Time spent computing or making measurements in the lab or field
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 3 - Other
Description: Adhoc lectures and the student seminar day
Attendance Recorded: Yes


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours     24

120

  6

150
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 150
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
A 10 minute talk on the topic and progress of the project followed by questions Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :  15 minutes    10       
A thesis presenting the topic and outcome of the project There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule  Up to 10,000 words    75       
Student engagement as evidenced by their weekly log submissions Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Throughout  Througout    15       

Recommended Texts

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