Module Details
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Title DISSERTATION - MRES ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Code ENVS497
Coordinator Prof CL Parr
Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
Kate.Parr@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 120

Aims

To develop the ability to carry out an individual research project building on the knowledge and skills acquired elsewhere in the programme.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) In a format suitable for their programme and discipline area, students will demonstrate the ability to:

(LO2) Execute an individual research project

(LO3) Seek appropriate advice and support when necessary and plan their time accordingly

(LO4) Select appropriate research strategies and undertake appropriate methods of data collection and analysis

(LO5) Keep clear records of their project and present these in a portfolio of research evidence

(LO6) Be able to synthesize different information sources to form coherent arguments and relate research findings to relevant applied issues

(LO7) Write up the results of the research project and interpret the findings in light of the broader knowledge base and literature

(LO8) Use bibliographies, referencing and citations in the appropriate and correct manner to support their academic work undertaken.

(S1) Numeracy

(S2) Communication skills

(S3) Organisational skills

Syllabus
 

Introductory seminar given by the module coordinator in Semester two;

Regular meetings with supervisor (weekly or bi-weekly dependent on work schedule);

Monthly informal presentation of preliminary results to research group;

Compilation of evidence for research portfolio including keeping a contemporaneous record of work undertaken, ideas and notes from discussions with colleagues and supervisor;

Complete research dissertation in a style agreed with project supervisor.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Project
Description: Research project
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           40

 40
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 1160
TOTAL HOURS 1200

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
Assessment 3 Final project report Assessment Schedule (When) :End of summer      80       
Assessment 1 Preliminary Report Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :end of February  Max 3000 words    10       
Assessment 2 Presentation Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :end of summer  15 minutes    10       
Assessment 4 External oral exam Assessment Schedule (When) :end of summer  20 minutes    0       

Recommended Texts
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