This 60 credit module is an independent research project on a topic of your choice. The project is usually conducted in the summer with a 10,000-12,000 dissertation submitted at the end of August.
Coordinator: Prof Bridget Wade
- Module Details
Title MSc Geoscience Dissertation UG Code GEOL0047 Coordinator Prof Bridget Wade Other Contributors Term 3 Credits 60 Written Exam Dissertation 100% Pre-Requisites Maths & Stats Content and Requirement Total Number of Hours of Student Work Hours of Lectures/Seminars Hours of Practicals/Problem Classes Hours of Tutorials Days of Fieldwork Other - Content
As developed by the student and approved by the supervisor.
AIMS
To develop the participants ability to undertake independent research particularly in relation to:
- Critical review of the relevant literature
- Planning and effective execution of scientific techniques
- Data analysis
- Evaluation of the results
- Effective presentation of research findings
OUTCOMES
Knowledge and understanding of:
- key literature relevant to the topic
- how to apply one or more appropriate research techniques
- the need to manage time and resources to meet a deadline.