Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | HONOURS PROJECT - ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT / MARINE BIOLOGY | ||
| Code | ENVS305 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr N Mieszkowska Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences Nova.Mieszkowska@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2019-20 | Level 6 FHEQ | Whole Session | 30 |
Aims |
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To provide individual experience in the planning, design and execution of a research project in a defined topic, that may be based on laboratory work, field work, data analysis, or modelling. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) On completion of the project, students should be able to demonstrate the following skills: Organisational Plan and implement an original research project Design and plan subsequent work to extend initial findings and gain some independence in these activities Demonstrate time management skills Act responsibly and display commitment to the work Practical Recognise hazards and follow safe and ethical working practices Demonstrate skills in an appropriate range of research techniques Generate and record reliable data/information Intellectual Display familiarity with the background literature to the project Appreciate the aims and learning outcomes of the project Analyse, interpret and evaluate observations/data/information and draw conclusions Appreciate the relevance of the project's findings in the wider context of the scientific literature Communication Interact with academic staff, research staff and students Maintain an accurate, comprehensive and intelligible record of methods, observations/data/information Produce Preliminary and Final word processed reports and give an oral presentation using PowerPoint |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Organisational skills |
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(S3) Adaptability |
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Syllabus |
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The project involves two semesters of lab, field, data analysis or modelling work. Each project is supervised formally by a member of academic staff, although day to day supervision and advice may be provided by a member of research/technical staff, or a postgraduate research student. Talks by staff at the beginning of the project provide training and information about project management and safety. Early in Semester 1, students will review the relevant literature and submit a Preliminary Report that includes the literature review, the aims and objectives of the project, including hypotheses as appropriate, and a timetable and plan of work. Students should then do research relevant to their project and have regular meetings with their supervisor to evaluate progress and plan future work. A Final Report is submitted and an oral presentation given at the end of Semester. A project report book should be kept and will be regularly checked by the supervisor. |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Other |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
| Study Hours |
21 |
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| Private Study | 279 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 300 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Notes |
| Project talk Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2, usually around week 10, but timing depends on Easter | 10 minutes | 15 | ||||
| Project record book Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2, week 11 | Record book maintain | 10 | ||||
| Approach and Technique Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2, after week 11 | Students are evaluat | 15 | ||||
| Final report Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2, week 11 | Typically around 500 | 60 | ||||
Recommended Texts |
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| Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. | |