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 | NGN Winter School and Skills Training | ||
Code | ENGG422 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof EA Patterson Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng Eann.Patterson@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 7 FHEQ | Summer (June-September) | 15 |
Aims |
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1) To allow students to gain experience and awareness of the nuclear industry''s operations. 2) To train students in skills required to evaluate and communication scientific and technical information from research investigations. |
Learning Outcomes |
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Ability to prepare and present a short research talk. |
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Ability to critically analyse a research publication. |
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Ability to communicate research to the general public |
Syllabus |
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* Synthesis of knowledge of a particular topic and its use in a short research talk. * Extraction of the salient points from literature and communication to a lay-audience through a public engagement activity. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - Introductory material to support self-directed learning in NGN Skills week. |
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Workshop - NGN Winter School in conducted in conference format |
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Public engagement activity - Planning, seeking approval, designing and delivering a public engagement activity |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
5 Introductory material to support self-directed learning in NGN Skills week. |
30 NGN Winter School in conducted in conference format 30 Planning, seeking approval, designing and delivering a public engagement activity |
65 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 85 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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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 |
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Practical Assessment | 30 mins | Semester 3 | 35 | Yes | Non-standard penalty applies | Short research presentation at Winter School Non-standard penalty applies for late submission, |
Coursework | 30 minutes | Semester 3 | 30 | Yes | Non-standard penalty applies | Presentation/demonstration of plan for public engagement activity with Q&A Non-standard penalty applies for late submission, |
Coursework | Half-day | Semester 3 | 35 | Yes | Non-standard penalty applies | Public engagement activity Non-standard penalty applies for late submission, Notes (applying to all assessments) The NGN Winter School will be a whole CDT activity that will take place over 3 days in February each year at different locations. Liverpool University staff will assess the posters for Liverpool University students. The remaining assessments are associated with timetabled briefings followed by self-learning exercises and assessments will be conducted by the NGN consortium with representation from the University of Liverpool. Resubmission opportunities for all components will be available only in the following academic year.. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |