Module Descriptors
RESEARCH PROJECT
BIOL60476
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Phil Ridley
Email: p.ridley@nsc.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 6
Independent Study Hours: 294
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 10%
- POSTER weighted at 20%
- DISSERTATION weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
Jones, A. et al. (1999) Practical Skills in Environmental Sciences. Wesley Longman Higher Education.
Swetnam, D. (2000) Writing your Dissertation: the Bestselling Guide to Planning, Preparing and Presenting First Class Work. How to Books Ltd.
Swetnam, D. (2000) Writing your Dissertation: the Bestselling Guide to Planning, Preparing and Presenting First Class Work. How to Books Ltd.
Module Resources
PC Internet Access
Library
Appropriate filed equipment
Library
Appropriate filed equipment
Module Indicative Content
The module is designed for students to produce original investigative research in wildlife and countryside management. The project identifies an issue which can be empirically based on primary fieldwork or a desk-top library/archival investigation as appropriate.
The project needs to explore countryside management opportunities or issues. Indicative aspects could include biodiversity management, countryside recreation, the impact of renewable energy sites, countryside policy.
The project needs to explore countryside management opportunities or issues. Indicative aspects could include biodiversity management, countryside recreation, the impact of renewable energy sites, countryside policy.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact time will be 6 hours tutorial support spread over the duration of the project.
The remainder of the hours (294) will be devoted to research and the production of the assignment.
The remainder of the hours (294) will be devoted to research and the production of the assignment.
Module Additional Assessment Details
2 progress reports and planning updates weighted 10% (LO 1, 2, 4)
A conference poster on the report weighted 20% (LO 3)
A dissertation of between 8000 and 9000 words weighted 70% (LO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Formative feedback will occur through through assessment of the progress reports and staff supervision
A conference poster on the report weighted 20% (LO 3)
A dissertation of between 8000 and 9000 words weighted 70% (LO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Formative feedback will occur through through assessment of the progress reports and staff supervision