MAR8194 : Postgraduate Diploma Dissertation (Inactive)
MAR8194 : Postgraduate Diploma Dissertation (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr David Trodden
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 20.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To present an opportunity to undertake research on an appropriate marine related topic working largely alone, and to present in a structured form the results of that research
Outline Of Syllabus
The module handbook details the project framework in terms of research structure, milestones and arrangement for supervision. In addition key issues in carrying out a research project, such as project plan, literature review, writing a research proposal, and writing a report etc are addressed via: the handbook, consultation with the programme director (as part of the research proposal) and meetings with the supervisor.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
IKO1 - specialist knowledge in the topic of the dissertation, including how elements of security risks and EDI are evaluated within the project.
(M2, M4, M5, M10, M11, M17, M18. Possibly others depending upon dissertation topic.)
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completing the module students will be able to develop the following subject specific skills and will be able to:
ISO1 - Identify issues for research and to retrieve accurate and relevant information both in paper and digital
Formats (M4)
ISO2 - Carry out analysis and synthesis of topics or large experimental or full scale data sets in a marine
related subject (M3, M4, M5)
ISO3 - Develop ability to express the results of their research with clear and concise arguments (M17)
ISO4 - Identify and order issues by relevance and importance (M16)
ISO5- Synthesize materials from diverse sources (M4)
ISO6 – Develop critical judgement skills (M3, M4)
ISO7 - Make reasoned choice between competing solutions or arguments (M3, M4, M5, M7)
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 293:00 | 293:00 | Background reading, choice of topic & proposal, lit review, analysis, write-up & viva voce exam. |
| Placement/Study Abroad | Employer-based learning | 1 | 100:00 | 100:00 | Research for the dissertation within the workplace |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Asynchronous videos on library / literature search skills |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Online or PIP meetings with supervisor |
| Total | 400:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The dissertation provides an opportunity to be able to independently formulate, undertake and report on a research project (IKO1, ISO1-ISO7).
A suitable member of staff will be nominated as supervisor and will help to establish the scope and focus of the dissertation and is the primary point of contact for all technical and project management issues.
Students are responsible for maintaining regular contact with their supervisor.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 60 | 2 | A | 10 | Viva voce examined (online or in person) outside the normal timetable |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | 2 | M | 90 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research proposal | 1 | M | Dissertation Proposal |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The dissertation is intended to provide the students with an opportunity to carry out a substantial and largely independent piece of research (IKO 1). The examiners assess the ability of a student to produce a written research report which demonstrates the intended outcomes described in (IKO-1, ISO1-7).
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAR8194's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MAR8194's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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