NATS 7040 Research Skills in Science
Legacy Code 401154
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Student Contribution Band
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of research methodologies.
- Demonstrate an understanding of techniques and skills applicable to scientific study.
- Critically evaluate current research.
- Evaluate research methodologies, to develop critiques, and to propose alternative hypotheses.
- Communicate information and conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Effectively present scientific and technical information.
- Demonstrate self-direction in tackling and solving problems.
- Plan and implement tasks at a professional level.
- Use ICT to develop and enhance information literacy.
- Use ICT in the effective and logical handling and analysis of data.
- Use ICT to communicate and collaborate with other students.
- Reflect on skills development and on the acquisition of knowledge and understanding.
- Explain their awareness of health and safety and ethical issues.
Subject Content
- information literacy skills
- scientific investigation and experimental design
- Analysing scientific data and interpreting results
- presentation skills
- Risk assessment
- developing scientific Projects
- professional skills