PROJ08018 2019 Environmental Science Research Project Part 1

Manage the organisation of tasks and resources within a set timescale and with the minimum of supervision

 Be self-directed in terms of time, motivation and planning and be self-aware, open and sensitive to others

Communicate a detailed knowledge of the methods used for acquiring, interpreting and analysing subject-specific information in an understandable format with a critical understanding of the appropriate contexts and limitations of their use.

Conduct appropriate documented scientific procedures and approved validation and/or quality assurance procedures to accurately gather, record and process scientific/technical information

Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the essential facts, major concepts, principles and theories associated with chosen area of research.

Demonstrate an ability to exercise independent judgement and to engage in scientific dialogue with peers and technical / professional parties

Employ appropriate data analysing, synthesising and summarising skills in a scientific work setting

During the delivery of this module, self-learning is encouraged among students.  A framework is established whereby the student presents the significance of the project and the proposed work plan early in the Module. Weekly meeting are encouraged between student and supervisor and weekly reports are required to monitor progress in all aspects of the project.  In the second semester a darft literature review is submitted and the student presents preliminary findings and conclusions. This approach enables the student to take timely corrective action, in the event of failure to achieve the required standard, before the results significantly impact on the final grade

Plan / design and communicate (to an audience of peers and lecturers) a project to investigate some aspects of the environment or to resolve an environmental problem which may be either laboratory or field or desk top based. 

Conduct an appropriate literature review relevant to the proposed environmental investigation / project.

Execution of Project  (a)Prepare analytical reagents, collect representative samples and conduct a range of laboratory analyses in a competent and safe manner, where appropriate (b) Research scientific data and critically interpret the information   (c) Record and collate data and scientific / environmental details of all investigations.

Test hypotheses in a scientific manner

Communicate the findings of research including literature review,  methodology (analytical or otherwise) , results, discussion and evaluation of results, conclusions and recommendations