Course Details in 2021/22 Session

Module Title	Independent Research Project in Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management
School	Physics and Astronomy
Department	Physics & Astronomy
Module Code	03 24866
Module Lead	Joanna Renshaw
Level	Masters Level
Credits	60
Semester
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	This module provides students with experience of working in a nuclear industrial department, and/or the School of Physics & Astronomy nuclear laboratory and carrying out an individual research project. The technical content depends on the project chosen, but the project will draw upon expertise gained in the earlier modules and allowing students to develop further their knowledge and understanding of particular topics. Students give a short oral presentation of their project and produce a written project report.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Conduct an in depth investigation of a real problem in the Nuclear industry; Apply the understanding, knowledge and skills acquired through the taught course to a real problem; Plan and execute a technical investigation; Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and interpret data; Prepare a technical report to a professional standard acceptable to industry and academics.
Assessment	24866-01 : Thesis : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Written project report (100%)
Other	None
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