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By the end of this module, students will have:
1. A clear understanding of the research process;
2. Improved their knowledge of qualitative, quantitative, cartographic, writing and IT skills;
3. Gained experience in applying these research skills and in working independently to complete set tasks;
4. Independently developed, undertaken and manged to completion a small-scale research project.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Laboratories | 24 |
Field Trip/External Visits | 8 |
Specified Learning Activities | 80 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 204 |
As this is a core module, students must have completed at least 10 credits of geography at Stage 1.
Description | % of Final Grade | Timing |
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Project: The final assessment draws on the knowledge and skills have you have developed during the module. It will be introduced in week 6 (approx) and you will work on it in parallel with other assessments. | 50 |
Week 11 |
Continuous Assessment: A series of assignments based on practical work. These will be described in detail in Blackboard or Moodle as appropriate | 50 |
Varies over the Trimester |
Compensation
This module is not passable by compensation
Resit Opportunities
In-semester assessment
Remediation
Students should be aware that this is a core module, so a failure has serious implications for progression. A resit will be available during the second semester. This will involve a project designed to demonstrate the acquisition of the key skills developed by the module.
Name | Role |
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Alexia O'Brien | Tutor |
Dr Sina Shahab | Tutor |