SD4297
Dissertation in Sustainable Development
2017-2018
30
15
SCQF level 10
2
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 2
Availability restrictions: Available only to Sustainable Development Honours students.
Planned timetable:
This dissertation builds 3000-level research methods training and will demonstrate the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to key questions of sustainable development. This independent research will involve the review of relevant literatures, the application of rigorous methodologies, the collection of data as well as the appropriate analysis and interpretation of data. A final dissertation of not more than 10,000 words will comprise the primary mode of assessment but students will also participate in the Senior Honours Research Conference at which all students will present their work to members of the school. To support this learning students will be supervised by a member of staff and collective workshops on relevant skills such as oral presentation skills, approaches to scientific writing, and presenting data will also be offered. Students will also be invited to attend a dissertation away day at the beginning of the semester.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must take SD3100 or take SG3201 or take SG3203 or take SG3204
Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take SD4299
Weekly contact: 1 away day (8 hours), 2-hour skills workshops (x4), up to 10 hours individual supervision, by arrangement with supervisor, student research conference (4 hours)
Scheduled learning hours: 30
Guided independent study hours: 270
As used by St Andrews: Coursework (10,000-word dissertation = 95%, oral or poster presentation a student research conference = 5%) = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 5%
Coursework: 95%
Re-assessment: 10,000-word Dissertation = 100%