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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Geosciences : Postgrad Research Courses (School of GeoSciences)

Postgraduate Course: Research Skills in the GeoSciences (PRGE11013)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
Summary - introduce and discuss topical issues in rseearch practice in the GeoSciences;
- explore and discuss questions of research design and approaches to research;
- provide an opportunity for student presentation and debate on these issues;
- participation in current research debates in the GeoSciences;
- support for progress monitoring activities.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesAlready on MScR or PhD programme or equivalent
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
- appreciate the skills required for postgraduate study and understand where appropriate training is available;
- understand, prepare and present, in written and verbal form, your rsesarch rationale and design.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Special Arrangements Attendance required at the GO Postgraduate Conference in March.
Additional Class Delivery Information Several class sessions of 2-3 hours spread over 10 weeks in Semester 2, normally Wednesday, Thursday , Friday.
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Kate Heal
Tel: (0131 6)50 5420
Email: Cinzia.Discolo@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Helena Sim
Tel: (0131 6)50 7366
Email:
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