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 2018-19 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

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

Execute an individual research project

Seek appropriate advice and support when necessary and plan their time accordingly

Select appropriate research strategies and undertake appropriate methods of data collection and analysis

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

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

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

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

Syllabus
1 
  • Introductory seminar given by the module coordinator in Semester 2
  • 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

Project - Research project

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           40
Research project
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
Coursework  Max 3000 words  end of February  10  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 Preliminary Report There is no reassessment opportunity, NA 
Coursework  15 minutes  end of summer  10  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 Presentation There is no reassessment opportunity, NA 
Coursework    End of summer  80    according to standard university policy  Assessment 3 Final project report 
Coursework  20 minutes  end of summer  0  according to standard university policy    Assessment 4 External oral exam 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.
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