Earth Science Research Project

This module encompasses the undertaking of independent research and the production of a professional research report based on primary data collected in the field and/or laboratory/museum that will take account of relevant published literature. 

By the end of the module you will be able to:

• Demonstrate the skills required to successfully execute a field/lab/museum-based research project
• Collect and interpret appropriate data systematically
• Produce an explanatory report to a professional standard
• Present the essence of the project in a brief pitch-to-peers
• Present the findings of the research as a scientific poster and explain the poster.

Assessment

• Project report
• Poster
• Oral pitch-to-peers