Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Natural Sciences
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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This module is suitable for BSc Natural Sciences students who wish to undertake an independent scientific (or science-related) research project as part of their course. This module is not accepting students who wish to take a chemistry research project.
This is a supervised project module and is available to Natural Sciences students only
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
Under supervision, you will carry out original experimental and/or modelling work and you will write a 3000 word written account of your work. You are required to submit your own project proposal, which must be counter-signed by a member of staff who will act as project supervisor. Projects that demonstrate an interdisciplinary focus are especially encouraged.
Students who complete this project will learn to
- Describe and comment upon aspects of current scientific research and advanced scholarship
- Deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within a science-related discipline
- Plan and carry out a research project independently and assess the significance of outcomes
- Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems in complex and unpredictable situations, and exercise the independent learning ability, initiative and personal responsibility required for continuing development as a professional
Enrolment may be limited. You are advised to start the application process well before the start of the term and to plan for an alternative module in the case that no suitable project is available.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Dissertations, extended projects, and projects
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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0
- Module leader
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Dr Ali Mozaffari
- Who to contact for more information
- natsci@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Dissertations, extended projects, and projects
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
1
- Module leader
-
Dr Ali Mozaffari
- Who to contact for more information
- natsci@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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