ES4002
Research Review, Essay and Seminar
2017-2018
15
7
SCQF level 10
Both
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
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:
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.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to an Honours Earth Sciences programme or Environmental Earth Science
Weekly contact: Occasional lecture and 3 meetings with adviser spread across the semester.
Scheduled learning hours: 10
Guided independent study hours: 140
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%