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Undergraduate Research Project in Natural Sciences (NSCI0026)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department
Natural Sciences
Credit value
15
Restrictions
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

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

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

  1. Describe and comment upon aspects of current scientific research and advanced scholarship
  2. Deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within a science-related discipline
  3. Plan and carry out a research project independently and assess the significance of outcomes
  4. 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
100% Dissertations, extended projects and projects
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
0
Module leader
Dr Ali Mozaffari-chinjani
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-chinjani
Who to contact for more information
natsci@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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