Module Details
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Title HONOURS PROJECT - ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT / MARINE BIOLOGY
Code ENVS305
Coordinator Dr N Mieszkowska
Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
Nova.Mieszkowska@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 6 FHEQ Whole Session 30

Aims

To provide individual experience in the planning, design and execution of a research project in a defined topic

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Plan an original research project on a topic agreed with the project supervisor.

(LO2) Design and plan subsequent work to extend initial findings and gain some independence in these activities

(LO3) Act responsibly and display commitment to the work

(LO4) Recognise hazards and follow safe and ethical working practices

(LO5) Generate and record reliable data/information

(LO6) Display familiarity with the background literature to the project

(LO7) Appreciate the aims and learning outcomes of the project

(LO8) Analyse, interpret and evaluate observations/data/information and draw conclusions

(LO9) Appreciate the relevance of the project's findings in the wider context of the scientific literature

(LO10) Interact with academic staff, research staff and students

(LO11) Maintain an accurate, comprehensive and intelligible record of methods, observations/data/information

(LO12) Produce Preliminary and Final word processed reports and give an oral presentation using PowerPoint

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Organisational skills

(S3) Adaptability

(S4) Time management

(S5) Research techniques

Syllabus
 

The project involves two semesters of 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.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1
Description: introductory e-lectures
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2
Description: Supervision meetings (online or on campus, as arranged by supervisor and supervisee)
Attendance recorded: Yes

Teaching method 3: Supervised research
Description: Due to covid research will be conducted online or via socially-distanced field-work. It will not be possible to support lab-based projects.

Teaching Method 4
Description: Student Presentation (online or on campus, as arranged between staff and students)

Note: Students unable to attend on campus (e.g. because they are shielding) will be able to complete the module wholly online.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 2

         12

 14
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 286
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
Evaluation of Approach and Technique Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2, after week 11  0    15       
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  0    15       
Project record book Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2, week 11  0    10       
Final report Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2, week 11  0    60       

Recommended Texts
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