Module Descriptors
AIRSPACE OPERATIONS AND TACTICS - DISSERTATION
MECH70693
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
60 credits
Contact
Leader: Stuart Smith
Email: Stuart.Smith@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 580
Total Learning Hours: 600
Assessment
- 10000 word dissertation on a contemporary Air Power Topic weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Library facilities
Blackboard VLE based material supporting research techniques and ways of presenting an academic dissertation.
Access to MoD facilities
Blackboard VLE based material supporting research techniques and ways of presenting an academic dissertation.
Access to MoD facilities
Module Indicative Content
Descriptive background to the topic, especially for non-specialist readers.
Analysis of the issues raised by the topic.
Critique of current situation.
Alternative future approaches.
Conclusion.
Recommendations as appropriate.
Avoidance of military specific jargon
Preparation of presentation.
Analysis of the issues raised by the topic.
Critique of current situation.
Alternative future approaches.
Conclusion.
Recommendations as appropriate.
Avoidance of military specific jargon
Preparation of presentation.
Module Texts
None.
Module Learning Strategies
Learning on all aspects of the contents will be facilitated via a Virtual Learning Environment. Student centred learning.
In addition to University facilities, students will have access to RAF and MoD materials and appropriate subject matter experts.
In addition to University facilities, students will have access to RAF and MoD materials and appropriate subject matter experts.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework weighted at 100%.
A single 10000 word dissertation on a contemporary Air Power Topic. A presentation to a senior audience, taking questions.
Demonstrates achievement of University of Staffs learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6.
A single 10000 word dissertation on a contemporary Air Power Topic. A presentation to a senior audience, taking questions.
Demonstrates achievement of University of Staffs learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6.
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
By selection conducted by the RAF
Module MECH72151 must be passed before this module can be completed unless a direct entry approved by the Course Leader.
Module MECH72151 must be passed before this module can be completed unless a direct entry approved by the Course Leader.