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Module

NES3412 : Project Abroad

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Dr Fabio Cucinotta
  • Other Staff: Dr Andrew Pike, Dr Lee Higham
  • Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
  • Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

Semester 1 Credit Value: 40
Semester 2 Credit Value: 35
Semester 3 Credit Value: 5
ECTS Credits: 40.0
European Credit Transfer System

Aims

To provide students with research experience in an overseas university

Outline Of Syllabus

The nature of the project is dependent on the placement provider. Virtual projects available if necessary.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture221:0022:00Office hour drop in sessions
Placement/Study AbroadStudy Abroad1670:00670:00Background reading, project planning and writing and preparing reports and presentations
Placement/Study AbroadStudy Abroad1108:00108:00Assessment - preparation and completion of research project
Total800:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Most of the module involves practical work within the research laboratories at the host institution but also includes time for experimental design and some background work.
Private study includes time for background reading, project planning and writing and preparing reports and presentations

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Report3M50Final Report (30 pages)
Report3M50Supervisor assessment of project work
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

Assessment of the practical work performed during the project will be carried out by the project supervisor. In addition, students will be expected to submit a final written report summarising the context and results.

Reading Lists

Timetable