Postgraduate Course: Research Project in Ecosystem Services (PGGE11171)
Course Outline
| School | School of Geosciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 60 |
| Home subject area | Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Conduct a supervised, independent research project as part of a team in the area of Ecosystem Services. Transferable skills and fieldwork training will be involved. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
578 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
* In depth understanding of Ecosystem Services and the supporting frameworks
* Critical assessment and analysis skills
* Research skills
* Negotiation skills
* Proposal and report writing skills
* Communication and presentation skills
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Assessment Information
Completion of research project
Attendance and involvement in training sessions
Attendance and involvement in fieldwork training |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
The group project builds upon knowledges and skills gained in the core courses of the programme. Group projects will involve University of Edinburgh academics and those from external bodies. |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Critical assessment and analysis skills
* Research skills
* Negotiation skills
* Proposal and report writing skills
* Communication and presentation skills |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Some group projects may require travel covered within research costs. |
| Study Pattern |
Training workshops will run throughout the academic year and from April to August. |
| Keywords | Ecosystem services |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Casey Ryan
Tel: (0131 6)50 7722
Email: casey.ryan@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Christine Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4866
Email: Christine.Wilson@ed.ac.uk |
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