Module Details
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Title STUDY SKILLS (OCEAN SCIENCES)
Code ENVS103
Coordinator Dr H Leach
Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
Leach@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 4 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

  1. To train students to make observations, collect and record data using basic oceanographic and meterological equipment.

  2. To improve students'' oral and written communication skills, including their ability to reference correctly. 
  3. To improve students'' numerical skills, specifically in statistics.
  4. To enthuse students about ocean sciences through reading and discussing topics selected for oral presentation.

Learning Outcomes
Write an essay and reference correctly.
Quantitatively summarise, synthesise and interpret data collected during fieldwork.  
Communicate effectively to their peers

Syllabus
1  Semester 1:

Fieldwork weekend in North Wales

Statistical analysis of data collected during fieldwork

Poster production and presentation

Synoptic Meterology including formative presentations

Regional Oceanography

Essay writing, including the University''s policy on academic integrity and appropraite methods of academic referencing


Semester 2: 

Discussion on presentation skills 

How to read scientific publi cations

Careers and Research methods

Summative oral presentations






Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture -

1 hour Lecture per week for semester 1, 4 1 hour lectures in Semester 2

Tutorial -

1 hour tutorial per fortnight Semesters 1 and 2

Field Work -

1.5 day fieldwork, costs born by School

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 16

   12

   18

   46
Timetable (if known) 1 hour Lecture per week for semester 1, 4 1 hour lectures in Semester 2
  		  1 hour tutorial per fortnight Semesters 1 and 2
  		  1.5 day fieldwork, costs born by School
  		   
Private Study 104
TOTAL HOURS 150

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
Coursework  Poster less than 500  1  33  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 
Coursework  1500 word essay  1  34  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 
Coursework  15 minute presentati  2  33  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 3 Notes (applying to all assessments) There will be three components of summative assessment: 1 x Poster based on fieldwork data 1 x Oral presentation (following 1 x formative oral presentation) 1 x Essay 

Recommended Texts
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