Module Descriptors
WORK BASED PROJECT
BIOL50452
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Phil Ridley
Email: p.ridley@nsc.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 10
Independent Study Hours: 290
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 80%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 20%
- REPORT -SECOND REPORT weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
In this module you will take part in and report on a project delivered at work. The project must involve the use of resources to deliver the aims. It can be a practical conservation activity, a survey, a construction project or a public orientation project. It would also preferably require some form of partnership in either its funding or delivery. Project examples could include habitat creation/management. Improvements to public access, development of interpretation materials etc.
Module Additional Assessment Details
3000-word report on the project to include reflection on development of all work based learning modules weighted at 80% (LOs 1 - 4)
Student conference presentation (10 minutes) weighted at 20% (LOs 3 & 4)
An employer's/supervisor's report pass/fail weighted at 0%
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will take place in tutorials and by review of assignment plans prior to submission.
Student conference presentation (10 minutes) weighted at 20% (LOs 3 & 4)
An employer's/supervisor's report pass/fail weighted at 0%
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will take place in tutorials and by review of assignment plans prior to submission.
Module Texts
Applegrath, M. 1998. The Project Management Pocket Book. Management Pocket Books
Bruce, B. & Langdon, K. 2000. Project Management (Essential Managers). Dorling Kindersley
Lock, D. 2003 Project Management.Gower Publishing
Portney, S.E. 2006. Project Management for Dummies. 2nd Ed. John Wiley & Sons.
Young, T, L 2003 Handbook Of Project Management, A Practical Guide To Effective Policies & Procedures - Koran Page
Bruce, B. & Langdon, K. 2000. Project Management (Essential Managers). Dorling Kindersley
Lock, D. 2003 Project Management.Gower Publishing
Portney, S.E. 2006. Project Management for Dummies. 2nd Ed. John Wiley & Sons.
Young, T, L 2003 Handbook Of Project Management, A Practical Guide To Effective Policies & Procedures - Koran Page
Module Resources
Appropriate employment/work placement.
Module Learning Strategies
Tutorials - 10 hours
Project delivery/report - 290 hours
A minimum of 40 days work placement is required.
The project will be instigated and overseen by your employer/supervisor in discussion with your tutor to ensure it meets both work objectives and assessment criteria.
Project delivery/report - 290 hours
A minimum of 40 days work placement is required.
The project will be instigated and overseen by your employer/supervisor in discussion with your tutor to ensure it meets both work objectives and assessment criteria.