Courses :: Module, BIOGEOGRAPHICAL PRIOR PROJECT

	Overview
	This module comprises a field research placement at a host partner affiliated with the MH203 programme, completed during Summer vacation prior to the beginning of semester 1 in fourth-year. Field work carried out during the placement including but not limited to field surveys, environmental data gathering, landscape and eco-system analysis, biodiversity evaluation and stakeholder surveys, will be used as a basis for preparation of a research dissertation on the completed work. Students will be paired with host partners based on placement type, geographic/access considerations and overall suitability of the student for the role. Students should note that there are a limited number of projects available in each academic year. The Biology Department oversees the allocation of projects in the first week of the new academic year and allocation is based on ranking of student applicants according to their personal statement and third-year grades. Therefore, students may not be allocated a project and may be required to amend their module registration after project allocation to ensure that they are registered for sufficient credits in each semester. Please note students can choose only one 10 credit module from modules BI450; BI452 or BI453 in any academic year.

Overview

This module comprises a field research placement at a host partner affiliated with the MH203 programme, completed during Summer vacation prior to the beginning of semester 1 in fourth-year. Field work carried out during the placement including but not limited to field surveys, environmental data gathering, landscape and eco-system analysis, biodiversity evaluation and stakeholder surveys, will be used as a basis for preparation of a research dissertation on the completed work. Students will be paired with host partners based on placement type, geographic/access considerations and overall suitability of the student for the role.

Students should note that there are a limited number of projects available in each academic year. The Biology Department oversees the allocation of projects in the first week of the new academic year and allocation is based on ranking of student applicants according to their personal statement and third-year grades. Therefore, students may not be allocated a project and may be required to amend their module registration after project allocation to ensure that they are registered for sufficient credits in each semester.

Please note students can choose only one 10 credit module from modules BI450; BI452 or BI453 in any academic year.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Review the scientific literature pertaining to a specific research question/topic. Prepare a literature review according to guidelines. Show evidence of designing a coherent sampling strategy to critically evaluate a field research question. Perform observations and sampling using the technique(s) learned. Analyse and interpret the research findings in the context of existing literature in the field. Communicate scientific findings orally. Compile a research thesis detailing the background literature, methodology, results, and future directions arising from the research findings.

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	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes

Autumn Supplementals/Resits

	Pre-Requisites
	BI220: BI320

Pre-Requisites

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Biology Department.

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BIOGEOGRAPHICAL PRIOR PROJECT