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EV5903: LITERATURE REVIEW IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:37


Course Overview

This is a pre-runner and complement of the research-based project;

Encourages the development of critical appraisal of peer reviewed literature in the context and theme of project;

Develops key resource management and prioritisation skills;

Encourages sound database management and search engine skills;

Assessed on ability to critically express and explain science concepts.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 3 credits (1.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Graeme Paton

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Course Aims: To review the scientific literature linked towards a research subject To demonstrate critical thinking within a selected research subject Main Learning Objectives: To review and understand scientific literature To demonstrate written communication as a research scientist To develop a critical appraisal of published research. Content: Literature review of scientific literature

Associated Costs

None

Further Information & Notes

MSc Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Science and Soil Science (compulsory)

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Written literature review; there are two internal University markers, one of them being the project supervisor

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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