Module Details

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Title SCIENTIFIC IMPACT AND REPUTATION
Code MNGT604
Coordinator Dr SP Edwardson
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
S.P.Edwardson@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 5

Aims

To explore and discuss issues associated with producing high-quality and well-regarded technical work that leads to a recognised reputation.


Learning Outcomes

A practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge.


Syllabus

Cultural and organisational factors.
Establishing and maintaining a technical reputation.
Information triangles and knowledge spheres.
Use and interpretation of data including establishing confidence and credibility; presentation of data & technical arguments orally and in writing. 



Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - The flipped classroom approach will be utilised with a lecture at the beginning of each half-day session in which the pre-session directed learning will be reviewed.

Seminar - A number of seminars will be led by practitioners from national labs and industry

Small Group Learning - Students will be asked to work in groups to explore issues associated with technical quality and establishing technical reputation.

Formative Feedback (e.g. peer, revision sessions) - The module will conclude with a feedback session


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 2
The flipped classroom approach will be utilised with a lecture at the beginning of each half-day session in which the pre-session directed learning will be reviewed.
2
A number of seminars will be led by practitioners from national labs and industry
      1
Students will be asked to work in groups to explore issues associated with technical quality and establishing technical reputation.
1
The module will conclude with a feedback session
6
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 44
TOTAL HOURS 50

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  1500-words  Take-home exercise post-timeta  100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Reflective essay on leadership and quality Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Recommended Texts

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