CSMM439 | 2021%2F2 | University of Exeter

MODULE TITLE	Research Project	CREDIT VALUE	75
MODULE CODE	CSMM439	MODULE CONVENER	Prof Stephen Hesselbo (Coordinator)

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	12	12	0

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	40

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module content is based on the chosen area of independent research. The project topic can be on any aspect of the syllabus relating to the chosen MGeol Programme of study.

AIMS - intentions of the module

To undertake an independent research project associated with any aspect of geology.

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. use a range of academic and practical skills to research an area in the geological area;
2. show experience of working in a commercial and/or research environment;

3. demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the capabilities of specialist equipment or computer design software.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

4. evaluate and apply knowledge to specific design tasks;
5. choose an appropriate experimental design from critical evaluation of available data;

6. undertake synthesis of information and create responses in terms of advanced knowledge.

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

7. exhibit personal data-handling skills through a critical evaluation of data, to a strict deadline;
8. utilise a full range of computer-based learning resources as an autonomous learner.

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

The project area is first defined with the assistance of the module leader in conjunction with an agreed academic supervisor. A plan of work is agreed with the supervisor and regular meetings are scheduled to assist the student achieve his/her aims.

A thesis is produced of 15,000-20,000 words for submission early in term 3.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	27	Guided Independent Study	573	Placement / Study Abroad	0

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Guided Independent Study	573	Working in a research environment Utilisation and development of knowledge gained from taught modules. Where appropriate, use of specialist equipment and/or computer software.
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	24	Tutorials with supervisors
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	3	Seminar for student presentations

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Not Applicable

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	100	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	0

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Dissertation	80	15,000 - 20,000 word equivalent	1-8	Comments on specific assessment forms
Seminar	10	15-minute presentation to small group	1-8	Comments on specific assessment forms
Draft project report	10	5,000 - 10,000 word equivalent	1-8	Comments on specific assessment forms

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
Summative assessment	Additional summative assessment	1-8	Recommended at the exam board

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

As above: 1 piece of Coursework (final report) 80%

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

Basic reading:

A handbook for general guidance on the research project will be made available on ELE. Books / journals and/or other published and unpublished reports required in the execution of the project will vary with the nature and topic of the research.

ELE:

http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

Web based and Electronic Resources:

multiple and specific to individual projects

Other Resources:

multiple and specific to individual projects

Reading list for this module:

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

CREDIT VALUE	75	ECTS VALUE	30

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES	None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	7	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Tuesday 21st August 2018	LAST REVISION DATE	Thursday 13th May 2021

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Research project; key words relevant to project topic area

Research Project - 2021 entry