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 ADVANCED GEOLOGY AND GEOLOGY-PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY PROJECT
Code ENVS405
Coordinator Dr E Mariani
Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
Mariani@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 45

Aims

To train students, via personal practice under academic supervision, in the execution and presentation of research level geoscience.


Learning Outcomes

1. Knowledge and Understanding:

On completion of this module students should:

a. have gained a leading-edge knowledge of some areas of Geosciences

b. know how to use different modes of scientific communication (journal manuscripts, conference presentations)

2. Intellectual abilities:

On completion of this module students should have developed the ability to:

a. execute a research level project

3. On completion of this module students should have acquired subject based practical skills, which are varied, according to the project

4. General transferable skills:

On completion of this module students should:

a. be capable of executing good quality, ethical scientific practice

b. be able to communicate effectively in a scientific manner using a range of media (manuscript, conference-style oral presentation, blog)


Syllabus

The content is entirely dependent on the specific project undertaken.

All students are expected to produce: a literature review paper relevant to each individual project; a talk to communicate the research undertaken to a mixed audience of UGs, PGTs, Postdocs and Academic staff; the final dissertation in manuscript format.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - This is a discussion session with the Module Manager where studets are guided through aspects of research planning and strategies, and how to produce a manuscript suitable for publication


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 2
This is a discussion session with the Module Manager where studets are guided through aspects of research planning and strategies, and how to produce a manuscript suitable for publication
          2
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 448
TOTAL HOURS 450

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  5000 to 7000 words  Semester 2  30  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Literature Review written in the style of (publishable) review paper There is no reassessment opportunity, As this is theY4 final project, reassessment is generally not available unless there are documented exceptional circumstances that compromise a student's progress. 
Coursework  15 minutes plus 5 mi  Semester 2  20  No reassessment opportunity  Non-standard penalty applies  Conference-style oral presentation There is no reassessment opportunity, As this is theY4 final project, reassessment is generally not available unless there are documented exceptional circumstances that compromise a student's progress. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission, As this Day cannot be easily reproduced, the penalty for late submission is 100%.  
Coursework  9000 to 11000 words  Semester 2  50  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Final Project Dissertation as a manuscript There is no reassessment opportunity, As this is theY4 final project, reassessment is generally not available unless there are documented exceptional circumstances that compromise a student's progress. Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Recommended Texts

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

the Reading List for this Module is dependent on the specific project undertaken and is provided by the project supervisor