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Module Title
MSc Project

Keywords
Research, Analytical Skills, Professional Competence, Time Management

ReferenceASM023
SCQF LevelSCQF 11
SCQF Points60
ECTS Points30
CreatedJanuary 2004
ApprovedDecember 2004
AmendedMay 2011
Revision No.2
Prerequisites for Module

Successful completion of the PgD Instrumental Analytical Sciences course.

Corequisite Modules

None.

Precluded Modules

None.

Aims of Module

To allow students to apply and develop their knowledge and understanding of the techniques of analytical science in their chosen elective area to an extended research project.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1. Apply a problem solving approach to all aspects of an extended research programme in a specialised area of analytical science.
2. Work autonomously with minimal guidance.
3. Critically appraise the work done including relating conclusions to relevant theory and other published work in the field.
4. Demonstrate professional competence in oral and written presentation skills and competent defence against in-depth examination.

Indicative Module Content

A problem or topic for further study in a given analytical area has been identified and a project plan to approach the topic over the period available has been produced.

Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours

Full TimePart Time
Project
600600

Mode of Delivery

In addition formal meetings of all concerned will be held, normally two though a different number may be held if judged appropriate. The final product is a thesis describing the work done, results obtained and conclusions resulting from the analysis of these results.

Assessment Plan

Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1 1,2,3,4

Assessment occurs in two stages. Stage 1, two internal examiners assess the thesis independently and each produces a report on a proforma.
Stage 2 is an oral examination.

Indicative Bibliography

1.The references relevant to each project will be mostly recent publications in journals.

Additional Notes

In respect of practical investigations the safe working practice of the Institution in which the work is being done must be followed, and students must always follow procedures agreed in advance with the supervisors.

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