Module Details
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Title Research Skills II
Code ENGG424
Coordinator Dr MK Patel
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
Maulik.Patel@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 30

Aims

To further develop the ability to identify, plan and undertake independent research in the field of nuclear science and engineering, in particular to acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding to support a PhD-level programme of research in an identified topic.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Ability to identify, plan and undertake a substantial research project with a high degree of autonomy.

(LO2) Produce a detailed scientific report on their research including justification for undertaking the research and the potential for exploitation.

(LO3) Display their knowledge of the research topic and defend their choice of research direction, the conclusions drawn and their vision for exploitation of the results in an oral examination.

(S1) Synthesis of the basic principles of the subject area of the project

(S2) Practical skills relevant to the project area

(S3) Time management and working towards deadlines

(S4) Problem identification and problem solving

Syllabus
 

Research studies within the field of nuclear science and engineering in support of PhD project approved by the CDT.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Laboratory Work
Description: As specified in a tailored training plan to support future PhD studies.
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method 2 - Work Placement
Description: Placement at a sponsoring organisation
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method 3 - Assessment
Description: Preparation of a report as specified in tailored training programme
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours       110

 40

 40

 190
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 110
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
Project Execution There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  Throughout semester    30       
Project report There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  25 pages    35       
Oral presentation on project work using either slides or poster followed by Q&A There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - This is not an anonymous assessme  30 minutes    35       

Recommended Texts
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