NES3412 : Project Abroad
NES3412 : Project Abroad
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Fabio Cucinotta
- Other Staff: Dr Lee Higham, Dr Andrew Pike
- 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 | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
Stage 2 of an MChem programme
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
An MChem placement in a overseas university
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.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
• know in detail the research area(s) in which the work is based
• understand research methods and processes
Intended Skill Outcomes
Subject Specific or Professional Skills
1 Increased confidence in laboratory work
Cognitive or Intellectual Skills
2 Able to draw conclusions from results
3 Ability to interpret results and modify future work on the basis of this interpretation
Key Skills
4 Able to plan project work effectively
5 Able to find and abstract information from primary research sources
6 Able to record labwork and data accurately
7 Able to communicate the essence of the work and results in written and oral form
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Office hour drop in sessions |
| Placement/Study Abroad | Study Abroad | 1 | 670:00 | 670:00 | Background reading, project planning and writing and preparing reports and presentations |
| Placement/Study Abroad | Study Abroad | 1 | 108:00 | 108:00 | Assessment - preparation and completion of research project |
| Total | 800:00 |
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
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 3 | M | 50 | Final Report (30 pages) |
| Report | 3 | M | 50 | Supervisor 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.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NES3412's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- NES3412's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Original Handbook text:
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