DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: 01/09/13 TERM: AY Additional notes (for office use only): SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT ACADEMIC YEAR: 2016-17 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 111 MODULE LEADER: Chris Selvey OTHER MODULE STAFF: Summary of Module Content Introduction to the scientific method; designing, planning and carrying out a scientific investigation and its management Interpreting and reporting a scientific investigation (scientific report format, graphs, charts, tables and field sketches) Using a range of sources for information and correct referencing of courses (Harvard Referencing System) Basic application of number (means, modes, and medians; ranges, IQR, standard deviation; trigonometry; use of scientific calculator) Application of statistical procedure (Chi Squared, Spearman’s Rank, Wilcoxon, T test, ANOVA) Field based data collection and surveying techniques (transects, beach & estuary profile, ethograms, tallies, frequencies). [Use HESA KIS definitions} SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 15 Workshop 15 Practical 20 Self-directed 150 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hrs of learning; 10 credits = 100 hrs, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Comments Include links to learning weighting objectives E1 0% Written exam T1 Statistics 100% LO4 100% C1 Scientific Report 40% LO1, Consultancy 60% LO 2 &3 Coursework Report 100% Practice P1 0% Updated by: B.Willmott Date: Approved by: R.Martin Date: 12-02-14
DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: 01/09/13 TERM: AY Additional notes (for office use only): SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT ACADEMIC YEAR: 2016-17 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 111 MODULE LEADER: Chris Selvey OTHER MODULE STAFF: Summary of Module Content Introduction to the scientific method; designing, planning and carrying out a scientific investigation and its management Interpreting and reporting a scientific investigation (scientific report format, graphs, charts, tables and field sketches) Using a range of sources for information and correct referencing of courses (Harvard Referencing System) Basic application of number (means, modes, and medians; ranges, IQR, standard deviation; trigonometry; use of scientific calculator) Application of statistical procedure (Chi Squared, Spearman’s Rank, Wilcoxon, T test, ANOVA) Field based data collection and surveying techniques (transects, beach & estuary profile, ethograms, tallies, frequencies). SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions} Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 15 Workshop 15 Practical 20 Self-directed 150 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hrs of learning; 10 credits = 100 hrs, etc) Category Element Component Name Component weighting Comments Include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 0% T1 Statistics 100% 100% LO4 Coursework C1 Scientific Report Consultancy Report 40% 60% 100% LO1, LO 2 &3 Practice P1 0% Updated by: B.Willmott Date: 12-02-14 Approved by: R.Martin Date: