GEOL0047 MSc Geoscience Dissertation

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:

1. Critical review of the relevant literature
2. Planning and effective execution of scientific techniques
3. Data analysis
4. Evaluation of the results
5. 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.