ES4012
Research Placement in Earth Sciences
2018-2019
30
15
SCQF level 10
Both
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: Both
Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable:
Practical experience of Earth Sciences is important to graduate job prospects and for students to understand the practical relevance of taught material in the course. The present module is a platform for the students to obtain experience of the working in an academic research team through a research placement. The student finds their own placement by negotiating with staff. The performance of the student in the workplace is assessed using similar criteria to those used when applying for a PhD. The student reports on their activities during placement at the end of the placement period.
Pre-requisite(s): Students must be enrolled on the MGeol Earth Sciences programme. Before taking this module you must pass ES2001 and pass ES2002
Weekly contact: Meetings.
Module is a placement or study abroad
Scheduled learning hours: 20
Guided independent study hours: 280
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: No Re-assessment available