Unit name | Earth Science Research Methods |
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Unit code | EASCM0063 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Kohn |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Completion of years 1-3 of MSci courses in the School of Earth Sciences |
Co-requisites |
EASCM0010 Earth Science Research Project |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The aim of this 20 credit point unit is to provide students with background knowledge and understanding of the specialism they have chosen for their final year research project (EASCM0010).
The unit will comprise:
1. A literature review. This to be broader than the specific subject of the research and should not refer forward to research plans.
2. A research proposal. The aim is to explain:
3. A non-technical summary of the project that could be readily understood by an interested 14 year old
4. A risk assessment.
The unit will be assessed on a single submission that includes all of points 1-4.
The project supervisors will provide close advice and assistance in exploring the literature and planning the proposed project.
Broad aims of unit:
The exact ILOs will depend on the exact nature of the chosen project, but typically will include all of the following.
Knowledge and Understanding of:
Intellectual Skills/Attributes. Able to:
Other Skills /Attributes (Practical/Professional/Transferable). 'Able to:
Independent work under the supervision of a member of academic staff
Coursework 100%, comprising
1. Literature review (60%) – 3500 words
2. Research Proposal (30%) – 2000 words
3. Non-technical summary (5%) – 300 words
4. Risk assessment (5%) – filling in a UoB proforma
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. EASCM0063).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.