LSC-30023: Dissertation

To introduce students to the concept, philosophy and approach of performing scientific research by conducting an extensive literature survey as an individual initiative, and presenting it in a scholarly fashion.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Search scientific literature and databases at an advanced level.

will be achieved by assessments: 1
Interpret and summarise research findings. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Integrate material from many sources. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Present scientific information clearly and in a manner appropriate to specialist or non-specialist audiences. will be achieved by assessments: 1

Study hours

11 hours personal supervision/tutorial
50 hours report preparation
89 hours private study

Description of Module Assessment

1: Report weighted 80%

5000 word dissertation

2: Viva weighted 20%

a short oral examination

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

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