Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58
This course involves executing and writing-up an independent research project on a topic relevant to the remit of the programme. In consultation with their supervisor(s), students formulate one or more testable hypotheses, design an investigative approach suitable for testing those hypotheses, analyse the data, and interpret the results.
The three-month individual Research Project can cover any area of marine conservation and is undertaken under the supervision of a member of staff who is an expert in your chosen field. Many projects are also done in collaboration with an external organisation. The project provides opportunities for you to develop your abilities and skills, generate hypotheses and design ways of testing them and to analyse, report and discuss your findings. You will learn to take responsibility for implementing your own plans and modifying them as necessary. The project is written up in the form of a scientific paper manuscript.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Third Term | Credit Points | 60 credits (30 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The aim of the research project course is to plan, execute and report a substantial, independent and original research project on a topic relevant to the remit of the programme. Projects may involve data collection in the laboratory or field-based, or may involve analysis of existing datasets or numerical modelling. A member of staff in the School supervises the project, although it is possible to carry out research projects under the co-supervision of staff outwith the School. Through the Aberdeen Research Consortium, the University of Aberdeen is formally associated with several internationally recognised research Institutes in the local area. Projects may also be based on collaborations with marine scientists further afield, including overseas.
Training is provided in all aspects of undertaking an independent research project, from inception to delivery of a project report written in the format of a manuscript submitted to an international scientific journal.
Research topics are flexible: they can be local or international and are often associated with on-going research conducted by academic staff.
Projects may involve collaboration with external organisations, which enables students to access a greater range of facilities and expertise.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
formative feedback from supervisor throughout the project period; individualised written feedback on the submitted document |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Create | proficiency in planning and implement an independent research project |
| Conceptual | Apply | to write a scientific manuscript focused on a research question, effectively reviewing relevant literature and interpreting primary data in light of that literature |
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