Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Synthesise and integrate relevant scientific literature.
- Undertake field investigations in a responsible and safe manner, paying due attention to risk assessment, ethical approval, rights of access, relevant health and safety regulations, and sensitivity to the impact of investigations on the environment and stakeholders.
- Evaluate and apply subject-specific theories, paradigms, concepts and principles in the context of research.
- Critically analyse, synthesise, interpret and summarise complex scientific information.
- Application of methodology to collect, record and analyse data.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Design, implement and report on scientific research projects, including a major research project at the forefront of wildlife conservation knowledge.
- Synthesise, apply and develop computing, statistical and mathematical skills.
- Develop an adaptable and flexible approach to study and work, this is particularly relevant to field work
- Be able to design and manage a research project.
- Critical use of a range of resources as a source of information, means of communication and data dissemination.
- Critically reflect on your own development as a conservation scientist, guided through appraisal meetings throughout the programme
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Analytical skills to a level sufficient to understand the principles of statistical modelling.
- A wide selection of topics currently at the frontiers of wildlife conservation research and many of the specialist techniques used to investigate them.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Independent Study | 1180 |
Project supervision | 8 |
Tutorial | 6 |
Seminar | 6 |
Total study time | 1200 |
Resources & Reading list
Internet Resources
Textbooks
Biggam, J. Succeeding with your Master’s dissertation a step-by-step handbook. Open University Press.
Ruxton, G.D. & Colegrave, N. Experimental design for the life sciences. Oxford University Press.
Schimel, J. Writing science: how to write papers that get cited and proposals that get funded. Oxford University Press.
Bond, A. Your Master’s thesis. Studymates Ltd.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Individual critical reflection
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback:
- Final Assessment:
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Research proposal | 15% |
Oral assessment and presentation | 10% |
Oral assessment and presentation | 10% |
Research project Report | 65% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Research project Report | 100% |