School of Physical and Geographical Sciences  
 
 
ESC-30035 Applied Environmental Science Independent Research Project (double) - ISP  
Co-ordinator: Dr Alix Cage   Tel:33177  
Teaching Team: Dr Peter  Thomas, Dr Nigel  Cassidy Mrs Stephanie  Everill Dr Katie  Szkornik Mrs Emma  Harvey Dr Sarah  Taylor Mrs Karen  Babb Dr Alix  Cage Dr Sami  Ullah Dr Joanna  Wright, Miss Keziah  Stott, Dr Ian  Oliver, Miss Lianne  Berry, Ms Clare  Sillitto,  Anthony  Gallagher  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 3 Credits: 30 Study Hours: 300  
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Programme/Approved Electives for
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Barred Combinations
Only available to Applied Environmental Science Major route, and AES dual honours students where exception from the programme norm has been granted

Prerequisites
No specific entry requirments

Description

This module provides students with the opportunity to research in depth an appropriate area of Applied Environmental Science of their choice through independent study guided by a supervisor through regular individual supervisory meetings.
Aims
The aims of the module are:
1) To enable students to develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of key multi-disciplinary issues at the forefront of Applied Environmental Sciences research through carrying out an independent research project in an appropriate area of their choice.
2) To critically evaluate and apply appropriate Applied Environmental Science concepts, practical methodologies and complex scientific issues using a range of primary and secondary information sources as appropriate.
3) To develop the student's own learning skills whilst extending their subject-related knowledge and understanding at the forefront of their chosen area.
4) To develop the skills necessary to exercise individual analysis, initiative and judgement on complex issues and be able to communicate these at an appropriate scientific level via a written report
Intended Learning Outcomes
To have a systematic, detailed, coherent knowledge and understanding of a key multi-disciplinary issue/problem at the forefront of Applied Environmental Sciences, and to have made well-informed arguments and judgments on that issue, whist appreciating the limits of the current knowledge.
will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
To have applied own knowledge, skills and experience to an aspect of current Applied Environmental Science research (through the use of established analytical scientific methods, literature review, data collection &interpretation, etc), and to have developed the skills necessary to exercise own independent analysis, initiative and self-learning.
will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
Be able to discuss and evaluate orally and their project and chosen topic area will be achieved by assessments: 2
Study hours
50 hours field/laboratory data collection
100 hours data analysis
10 hours supervision
140 hours report writing
Description of Module Assessment
01: Dissertation weighted 90%
10,000 word dissertation based on independent field or lab-based research in an appropriate area of Enviromental Science
02: Oral Exam weighted 10%
15 minute oral examination of student in relation to the students independent research project
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

This document is the definitive current source of information about this module and supersedes any other information.