Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
6301NATSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
To provide the student with the experience of investigating a research topic in an appropriate manner under the guidance of an academic tutor. To guide the students in terms of their employability.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Research the scientific literature associated with the research programme; extract and appropriately present relevant background information.
2.
Design and execute an appropriate research strategy; identify and assess the
hazards and ethical issues associated with carrying out the research in the field and/or laboratory.
3.
Analyse, interpret, evaluate and present data/information using appropriate techniques and in relation to published work.
4.
Assess relevant research (subject specific and transferable) and employability skills
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:This module is a self-directed project module with tutorial guidance as required. It provides an opportunity for students to independently develop and demonstrate scientific and practical working methods in a research or applied context. The project will be in any area of geography and/or environmental science and students will be allowed a choice of topic, subject to academic approval. Employability guidance will be provided.
Module Overview:
The Dissertation provides you with the experience of investigating a research topic under the guidance of an academic tutor.
The Dissertation provides you with the experience of investigating a research topic under the guidance of an academic tutor.
Additional Information:The Dissertation allows students to demonstrate their ability to carry out independent research and to produce a scientific report with their findings.