Reviewing Evolution from the Galapagos to the 21st Century

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Assimilate information and synthesise scientific hypotheses
• Use library and other IT facilities to access scientific information
• Produce a review article of about 5,000 words on an agreed research topic
• Produce scientific hypotheses and critically evaluate evidence in support of them

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Specialised study of a topic leading to the production of a synthesis of existing knowledge

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Starting with a supervisor, and leading to the independent production of a piece of writing, of publishable quality around an agreed topic

This module is designed for students who are taking the MRes Evolution: From the Galapagos to the 21st Century degree. After discussion with the module coordinators the student will select a topic and discuss a specific area of the topic with their project superviser. Students will be directed to appropriate materials and attend workshops and meetings.

Independent study

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.