Natural Sciences Dissertation
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| NATS4002 | Mathematical Sciences | 4 | 60 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- NATS4002
- School
- Mathematical Sciences
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
The aim of the module is to provide training for the description, planning and conduct of a programme of research in order to solve or report on a specific scientific problem. The student will work with the supervisor to devise a project by identifying an appropriate topic before focusing on a specific scientific problem. Once devised the students will undertake the main body of work for the project which may be experimental, computer, literature or theoretically based (or various combinations of these). The student will have regular supervisor meetings. The module is assessed by a dissertation in the style of a scientific paper, a literature review and a poster presentation.
Target Students
Available for MSci Natural Sciences students.
Classes
The student will have regular supervisor meetings.
Assessment
- 30% Report 1: Report 1, 30%, Literature Review
- 60% Report 2: Report 2, 60%, Dissertation
- 10% Presentation: Presentation 1, 10%, 15-minute presentation
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
To train students in the planning, execution and reporting of an independent advanced level research project. The module will help develop the skills associated with:(i) planning, recording and executing an individual research project(ii) presenting research both orally and visually to an audience of peers(iii) writing scientific papers(iv) effective time management(v) assimilate new research skills associated with a specific projectLearning Outcomes
A student who completes this module successfully will be able to:
L1 - demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of specific scientific problems including understanding appropriate terminology
L2 - critically analyse and interpret published information and data, think independently while giving due weight to the arguments of others and understand complex ideas and relate them to specific problems or questions
L3 - systematically acquire substantial quantities of information, process it effectively, draw appropriate conclusions, make and record accurate observations and measurements
L4 - write and construct scientific documents using appropriate styles, conventions, and terminology
L5 - communicate effectively in writing and by oral presentation