AESC40160

Learning Outcomes:

- Develop skills and competence to synthesise scientific information.
- Understand and appreciate the importance of the scientific method and experimental design in answering specific questions.
- Develop organisational, technical and problem-solving abilities in the context of a scientific research project.
- Ability to apply basic data description and analysis tools.
- Achievement in written and oral communication skills.
- Understand the importance of self motivation, application and time management.

Indicative Module Content:

Students identify an individual project from a list of suitable topics and wider research areas provided by the module coordinator, following consultation with the selected supervisor. During the designated period students are expected to devote themselves to their projects (subject to other programme requirements). Students must familiarise themselves with the rules of the laboratory and with health and safety practices. Students will maintain regular contact with their supervisor who will assist by providing practical guidance and advice on the research planning and execution, as well as by reading and commenting on presentation slides and written work.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Students select, plan, design, conduct and write up a research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. Overall guidance and instructions are provided by the module coordinator. Students normally work in pairs or groups during field work.
Formal teaching contacts are limited to organisational sessions with the Module Coordinator and a small number of computer-based practical sessions on data handling, graphing and analysis.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual and class feedback is given on oral presenations. Self-assessment is encouraged during the project duration, with reference to the grading scheme used for the Supervisor's grade and report.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.