Module Specification
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 RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
Code ELEC298
Coordinator Dr L Jiang
Electrical Engineering and Electronics
L.Jiang@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ Research Session 15

Aims

To offer structured learning activities and to support students to choose and plan their learning under academic supervision.

To introduce students to authentic research experiences, allowing them to pursue active enquiry and to develop research skills which will be transferable to academic and other professional settings.

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) On successful completion of this module students should be able to demonstrate experience of engaging in an authentic research project.

(LO2) Review and provide insight relating to the research area of interest, including formation of research questions, application of most appropriate research methodologies and ethical considerations.

(LO3) Evaluate findings and present rational conclusions.

(LO4) Work effectively as part of a highly specialised team of academic and research staff.

(LO5) Communicate and present research findings both verbally and in writing taking into account disciplinary standards and expectations.

(LO6) Reflect on their own learning experiences and plan for their future professional development

(S1) Design skills of a research project

(S2) Ethics and research governance

(S3) Research Data management

(S4) Project management

(S5) Time Management

(S6) Presentation skills

(S7) Written skills

(S8) Teamwork skills

Syllabus
 

Topics and reading material are allocated on an individual basis.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Project
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           6

 6
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 144
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
PRESENTATION There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Last week of the project  10 minutes presentat    50       
PORTFOLIO There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Last week of the project  The portfolio will c    50       

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