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GL5966: PLANETARY SCIENCES DISSERTATION (2023-2024)

Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 10:43


Course Overview

The student will select, undertake and complete a research-based dissertation project. In choosing and approving a suitable topic, consideration will be given to the student's background and skills, their career interests, suitable data availability, and the possibility of an external placement.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Third Term Credit Points 60 credits (30 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Javier Martin-Torres

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

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

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

The completion of the dissertation project requires reference to and integration of the various different taught elements, independent research, together with a general knowledge of the relevant aspects on planetary sciences taught along the MSc of Planetary Science and where appropriate different disciplines. The dissertation project is undertaken by the student with the guidance of a supervisor from the University and in some cases an external advisor.


Contact Teaching Time

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

Teaching Breakdown

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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

Dissertation poster

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 15
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An A4 poster in PowerPoint format summarizing the contents of the dissertation

 Formative feedback is offered by email, virtual meetings, and face-to-face meetings when possible

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualAnalyseCarry out and present their research in a written, graphic and oral form
FactualUnderstandUndertake independent research

Dissertation Proposal

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 10
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Deliverable: A power point of 2-4 slides presenting the research project. The students will be supported by a supervisor from the University

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualAnalyseCarry out and present their research in a written, graphic and oral form
FactualUnderstandUndertake independent research

Project Report/Dissertation

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 60
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A written dissertation of not less than 40 pages

Formative feedback is offered during the dissertation period by email, virtual meetings, and face-to-face meetings when possible

Feedback on summative assessments is provided as written comments on returned work through e-mail

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualAnalyseCarry out and present their research in a written, graphic and oral form
FactualUnderstandUndertake independent research

Dissertation presentation

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 15
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A PowerPoint presentation (not less than 15 slides) summarizing the content of the written dissertation. 

Formative feedback is offered by email, virtual meetings, and face-to-face meetings when possible

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualAnalyseCarry out and present their research in a written, graphic and oral form
FactualUnderstandUndertake independent research

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Resubmission of the dissertation

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Resubmission of the dissertation during the normal academic resit period.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
Sorry, we don't have this information available just now. Please check the course guide on MyAberdeen or with the Course Coordinator

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualUnderstandUndertake independent research
FactualAnalyseCarry out and present their research in a written, graphic and oral form

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