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ZO5511: RESEARCH PROJECT PLANNING (2017-2018)

Last modified: 27 Feb 2018 13:16


Course Overview

Throughout this course students will work independently on a research topic that will have been identified prior to the start of the course, in preparation for the research project carried out in course ZO5902. MSc students will produce a project plan and a literature review on the topic of their research project. PgDip students will produce an assessment on an appropriate topic that will have been identified through discussion with the course coordinator and count towards completion of their degree.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 7.5 credits (3.75 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Philip Smith

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

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

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Either Master Of Science In Marine Conservation (Studied) or MSc Applied Marine and Fisheries Ecology (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • EK5805 Research Project Planning (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The aim of this course is for students to: 1) produce a literature review on the topic of their research project; and 2) develop a project plan that will constitute part of the project management. The literature review is a critical evaluation of what has been published on a chosen research topic. The review will summarise, synthesise and analyse the arguments and evidence of other researchers on the topic.

The Project Plan is developed in collaboration with project supervisor(s) and gives the specific hypotheses to be addressed in the project, the anticipated methodology and logistics, timetable, budget (if applicable), supervisory arrangements, and safety considerations. Following assessment in course ZO5511, the plan can updated as required for the purposes of effect project management.


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

100% continuous assessment: literature review and project plan.

Formative Assessment

Discussions with project supervisor(s) regarding the plan and literature review constitutes formative assessment.

Feedback

Written feedback is given on the assessed literature review and project plan.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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