BS838-6-SU-CO:
Research Project in Global Sustainability

The details
2023/24
Life Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Summer
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Monday 22 April 2024
Friday 28 June 2024
15
19 February 2024

 

Requisites for this module
BS259
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Key module for

BSC C510 Global Sustainability,
BSC C511 Global Sustainability (Including Foundation Year),
BSC C512 Global Sustainability (including Year Abroad),
BSC C513 Global Sustainability (including Placement Year)

Module description

This final year research project module is an opportunity to carry out an individual investigation on the topic of your choice relating to global sustainability.


You will use the skills and knowledge developed in the course to identify, with the guidance of an academic supervisor, a suitable question and then you will conduct a desk based (or short field based) approach to addressing your research questions.The qualitative or quantitative analysis and presentation will take the form of a report to demonstrate research, understanding and critical thinking about the literature relating to your research topic.

Module aims

The aim of this module is:



  • To carry out an individual research project on a topic relating to global sustainability.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:



  1. Deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within the discipline of global sustainability.

  2. Develop a conceptual understanding that enables the student to describe and comment upon particular aspect of research within the field of global sustainability.

  3. Have an appreciation of uncertainty, ambiguity and the limits of knowledge within their chosen research topic.

Module information

Syllabus



  • Introduction to research in global sustainability.

  • Tutorial with academic supervisor.

  • Research methods seminar.

  • How to disseminate results seminar.

  • Conference presentation session.

Learning and teaching methods

This module will be delivered via:

  • Lectures.
  • Seminars.
  • Conference presentation session.

This module promotes inclusivity and diversity in its delivery in line with the University’s expectations. Different learning styles are catered for through the approaches to teaching by including hands on practical experiences, the use of visuals and audio input.

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Leanne Hepburn, email: l.hepburn@essex.ac.uk.
Supervisors
School Undergraduate Office, email: bsugoffice (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)

 

Availability
No
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External examiner

Prof Edgar Turner
University of Cambridge
Professor of Insect Ecology
Resources
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.

 

Further information
Life Sciences (School of)

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