Module SNS-0001:
Foundation Year Project
Foundation Year Project 2024-25
SNS-0001
2024-25
School of Environmental & Natural Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
40 credits
Module Organiser:
James Hicks
Overview
Under the supervision of an academic member of staff, students will develop a research project on a topic of interest to them and aligned to their degree subject. The project will address a problem/topic through an identified aim and associated objectives. The project will draw on evidence sourced from primary and/or secondary sources and will present and analyse the evidence using appropriate techniques. The project module will be an opportunity to put into practice relevant academic skills developed in the Foundation Year programme and also to apply knowledge from other modules.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Grade D- to D+Basic understanding of relevant subject material but some errors present. Demonstrates the application of relevant techniques, but with limited success and/or some inaccuracies and misconceptions evident. There is limited evidence of engagement with available information sources. Presentation of information lacks clarity and clear structure.
-good -Grade B- to B+A generally well- developed understanding of relevant subject material with occasional errors present. Demonstrates the largely correct application of relevant techniques, with only minor instances of inaccuracy and/or misconception evident. There is good evidence of engagement with available information sources. Presentation of information and associated structure is clear and well-developed.
-excellent -Grade A- and aboveA well-developed understanding of relevant subject material with only very minor errors present. Demonstrates the highly correct application of relevant techniques, with virtually no instances of inaccuracy and/or misconception evident. There is excellent evidence of engagement with available information sources. Presentation of information and associated structure is clear and well-developed with some evidence reflectivity.
-another level-Grade C- to C+A more developed understanding of relevant subject material but some errors present. Demonstrates the application of relevant techniques, with some success but contains some inaccuracies with some occasional misconceptions evident. There is some evidence of engagement with available information sources. Presentation of information and associated structure is generally clear but with scope for improvement.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse a data set using appropriate methods.
- Communicate information effectively using appropriate means.
- Devise and undertake an investigation to address a specified aim.
- Produce a data set using appropriate techniques.
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Written project report
Weighting
70%
Due date
14/05/2025
Assessment method
Other
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Presentation
Weighting
15%
Due date
02/04/2025
Assessment method
Written Plan/Proposal
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Project Proposal
Weighting
15%
Due date
18/12/2024