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ES4002   Research Review, Essay and Seminar

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: Both

Availability restrictions: BSc students may only take this module in semester 1, MGeol students can take this module in either semester.

Planned timetable: Not applicable.

The student proposes an Earth Science topic, one that has not been directly covered in a module. They discuss the suitability of the topic with a lecturer who agrees to become adviser to the student. Student and adviser are required to meet 2 further times during the module. Literature and web-based research is conducted and the student writes a critical review of ca. 3,500 words. The same material is also presented in a 15 minute seminar to staff and classmates. Advice on critical writing and presenting talks is given a year before the start of the module, on entry to Junior Honours, for use throughout the Honours programme. The seminar is assessed by both lecturers and peers.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Admission to an Honours Earth Sciences programme or Environmental Earth Science

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Occasional lecture and 3 meetings with adviser spread across the semester.

Scheduled learning hours: 10

Guided independent study hours: 140

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Practical Examination = 15%, Coursework = 85%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 15%
Coursework: 85%

Re-assessment: Oral Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Earth and Environmental Sciences staff