Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Natural Sciences Group Research Project
School	Liberal Arts & Natural Science
Department	Liberal Arts & Natural Science
Module Code	03 40189
Module Lead	Dr Abigail Bellamy-Carter
Level	Honours Level
Credits	40
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-4 hours Seminar-4 hours Project supervision-10 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-50 hours Guided independent study-332 hours Total: 400 hours
Exclusions
Description	The Natural Sciences Group Research Project challenges students to work in multidisciplinary teams to research a significant topic or problem rooted in interdisciplinary science. Students work on a staff designated topic and develop a group approach to the topic building on the skills and knowledge across the multidisciplinary group in consultation with a supervisor (appointed to guide and advise on their progress). Students design and carry out a field, desk, and/or laboratory based experimental methodology utilising methods from multiple disciplines. Students then conclude by producing a substantial portfolio of independent research demonstrating analytical and conceptual skills.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Design and undertake a scholarly and evidentiary review Organise and present data in a professional way (accurate referencing, complete bibliography, clear tables and illustrations) Develop a viable interdisciplinary research question relevant to the natural sciences with guidance from supervisors and staff Test the quality of primary material or sources and identify key evidence relevant to sustain the argument pursued Construct a fluent and coherent extended argument Complete an integrated analysis of primary evidence and secondary material as appropriate to sustain the chosen argument Work effectively as a group to manage time and maximise the benefits of the supervisory framework Effectively share knowledge within a multidisciplinary team Design and execute a suitable methodology to answer research questions identified
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Individual interdisciplinary research report – 6,000 words (70%) Group plan and meeting notes – Plan 1500 words, no upper limit to meeting notes (10%) Reflective log and lab diary – 1000 words reflection, no upper limit to lab diary (20%) Reassessment: Individual report – 6000 words (70%) Modified group plan with individual contribution – 2000 words (10%) Reflective log and lab diary – 1000 words reflection, no upper limit to lab diary (20%)
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