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Environmental Intelligence Research Project - 2024 entry

MODULE TITLEEnvironmental Intelligence Research Project CREDIT VALUE60
MODULE CODEMTHM612 MODULE CONVENERDr James Salter (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 0 0 12
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 30
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

In this module, you will work on a research problem, applying statistics/data science/machine learning/AI methods to an environmental challenge. You will apply methods and tools learned in other modules and demonstrate their application to a particular research question. The project will require an understanding of the setting, a critical review of possible approaches, choice of appropriate methodology, an extended piece of data analysis and a clear and concise write up of the background, data, methodology, results and conclusions. This is an independent project, supervised by an expert, or team of experts, from the relevant area, and culminates in writing a dissertation, describing your research and its results. Research topics can be selected from across the breadth of subjects within Environmental Intelligence.

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module aims to give you in-depth experience of applying statistics/data science/machine learning/AI methods to real-world problems in the field of environmental intelligence, preparing you for work in a commercial setting or further post-graduate work. The module aims to build on the knowledge and skills you have acquired in the taught modules of the programme to allow you to investigate an area of particular interest to you. It aims to give you experience of many aspects of research work, including problem formulation, literature review, planning, tool development, experimentation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of results.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. Demonstrate knowledge of a research topic of relevance to the MSc Environmental Intelligence programme, acquired through a deep and self-motivated exploration of that topic. 

2. Design and follow systematically the phases of research project development.

3. Apply sophisticated and appropriate analysis and development techniques at each stage of a project. 

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

4. Show familiarity with the background and context of a new application area. 

5. Apply methods and tools learnt in the context of other fields to the application in question.

6. Produce full documentation as appropriate to the system and research.

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge 

7.Conduct independent study, including library and web-based research

8. Plan an extended project and manage time effectively.

9. Present work to a non-specialist audience.

10. Communicate the results of a data analysis clearly and accurately, both in writing and verbally.

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

The content of this module will vary dependent on the particular research project examined and the methods and tools applied.

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 20 Guided Independent Study 580 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities 20 Project supervision
Guided Independent Study 180 Project scoping, background reading/literature searching, data collection/preparation
Guided Independent Study 220 Data analyses
Guided Independent Study 180 Report writing, assessment preparation

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
n/a n/a n/a n/a

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 70 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 30
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Mid-point progress report  10 Max 1000 words  1, 4, 9 Written
Final presentation 20 20 minutes 1, 4, 9 Written
Dissertation 70 30-40 pages 1-10 Written

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Mid-point progress report Mid-point progress report – max 2 pages/1000 words equivalent (10%) 1, 4, 9 To be agreed by consequences of failure meeting
Final presentation Pre-recorded final presentation (20%) 1, 4, 9 To be agreed by consequences of failure meeting
Dissertation Dissertation (70%) 1-10 To be agreed by consequences of failure meeting

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Deferral – if you have been deferred for any assessment you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment. 

  

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 50%) you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 50%. 

 

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

These will vary depending on the research project chosen.

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 60 ECTS VALUE 30
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 7 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Wednesday 12th January 2022 LAST REVISION DATE Friday 27th September 2024
KEY WORDS SEARCH Environmental intelligence; project; independent research

Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.