LSC-30022: Non-experimental Project

To introduce students to the concept, philosophy and approach of performing scientific research by enabling them to conduct a substantial non-experimental project and to present it in a scholarly fashion.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, successful students will be able to:

Search scientific literature and databases at an advanced level; 1
Interpret and summarise research findings; 1,2
Integrate material from many sources; 1,2
Analyse data, present and interpret the results; 1,2
Present scientific information clearly and in a manner appropriate to the level of the audience. 1,2

Study hours

11 hours personal supervision/tutorial
50 hours data analysis
50 hours report preparation
39 hours private study
20 min viva

Description of Module Assessment

001: Report weighted 80%

5000 word dissertation

002: Viva weighted 20%

short oral examination

Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013

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