Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Biological and Environmental Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Tutorial

Module Offerings

6313NATSCI-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.

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.
Present and objectively analyse data/information using appropriate statistical/analytical techniques
4.
Select, highlight and critically evaluate the relevance and implications of the major findings in relation to other published studies

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 forensic anthropology and students will be allowed a choice of topic, subject to academic approval.
Module Overview:
The Research Project allows you to demonstrate your ability to carry out practical research and to present your findings in a scientific report and presentation.
Additional Information:The Research Project allows students to demonstrate their ability to carry out practical research and to present their findings in a scientific report and presentation

Assessments

Essay

Dissertation

Presentation