Unit name | Research Methods in Palaeobiology |
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Unit code | EASCM0038 |
Credit points | 30 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Professor. Mike Benton |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
EASCM0034 Literature Review |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The aim of this 30-credit point unit is to provide students with focused training in the practical aspects of their planned thesis project. Each student will design a ‘proof of concept’ study, forming a portion of the ultimate thesis, in which a sample data set will be gathered, and all appropriate analyses completed. The project supervisors will provide close advice and assistance in gathering data and in advising on appropriate numerical treatments. Students will present a written and oral summary of their work so far, and an indication of the next steps in order to move to the Thesis unit (EASCM1016).
Unit aims:
On successful completion of the unit students will be able to:
Discussions with project supervisors; laboratory or field supervision (as appropriate); one-to-one practical assistance in laboratory and computing methods
Each student will produce a written report, or technical note, presenting the Materials & methods and Results of this sample case study. They will then present a seminar to the relevant research group and will be questioned to assess their understanding and progress.
Various, relating to subject of research project.