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Postgraduate Course: Research Project in Ecosystem Services (PGGE11171)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeDissertation AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits60 ECTS Credits30
SummaryConduct a supervised, independent research project as part of a team in the area of Ecosystem Services. Transferable skills and fieldwork training will be involved.
Course 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.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2018/19, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 600 ( Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 10, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 578 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 5% Dissertation Proposal
5% Dissertation Presentation
90% Final Dissertation Report
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Have an in depth understanding of Ecosystem Services and the supporting frameworks
  2. Apply critical assessment, analysis and research skills
  3. Apply negotiation skills
  4. Apply proposal and report writing skills
  5. Apply communication and presentation skills
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Critical assessment and analysis skills
* Research skills
* Negotiation skills
* Proposal and report writing skills
* Communication and presentation skills
Study Abroad Some group projects may require travel covered within research costs.
KeywordsEcosystem services
Contacts
Course organiserDr Janet Fisher
Tel: (0131 6)50 5097
Email: Janet.Fisher@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Heather Dyson
Tel: (0131 6)51 7126
Email: H.Dyson@ed.ac.uk
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