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York based alternative Field Project - ENV00031I

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  • Department: Environment and Geography
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. Colin McClean
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: I
  • Academic year of delivery: 2023-24

Module summary

This module will provide students with first-hand experience of the process of gathering original data via field sampling, assessment techniques, qualitative research methods and application of analytical tools. These skills are vital in order to become competent with assessing, understanding and dealing with environmental problems.

The module will provide a firm foundation for the third year dissertation or MEnv dissertations and teach students how to obtain and utilise information from primary and secondary sources. The course will enable the development of analytical, problem solving and team working skills, as well as allowing the application of related theoretical knowledge.

There are no additional costs associated with this field project module.

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Semester 2 2023-24

Module aims

This module will provide students with first-hand experience of the process of gathering original data via field sampling, assessment techniques, qualitative research methods and application of analytical tools. These skills are vital in order to become competent with assessing, understanding and dealing with environmental problems.

The module will provide a firm foundation for the third year dissertation or MEnv dissertations and teach students how to obtain and utilise information from primary and secondary sources. The course will enable the development of analytical, problem solving and team working skills, as well as allowing the application of related theoretical knowledge.

Module learning outcomes

On completion of this module, a capable student will be able to do the following:

· design an independent research project and develop associated hypotheses;

· complete a Risk assessment

· employ appropriate methods of experimental design, data collection and analysis;

· keep an accurate field note book;

· undertake research in their own time, referring to primary and secondary sources;

· work effectively with at least one other person and deal with any conflicts that might develop in a team working situation

· synthesise and analyse novel datasets;

· critique research results and understand good practice for the delivery of research projects.

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Field report		 N/A 100

Special assessment rules

None

Additional assessment information

In the field a detailed description of all work undertaken and data collected will be recorded in a field note book. This will be assessed formatively.

Reassessment

None

Module feedback

Standard feedback form within four weeks.

Indicative reading

This will be dependent on the specific project undertaken.


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