1. Brief description of aims and content
The project is a learning experience that enables students to do independent research and perhaps bring together many of the concepts they have been learning over the last few years. Students will conduct their project through careful planning, research and execution of the tasks by developing critical judgment and geological and/or mining competence. The work from this project will provide students with the opportunity to produce information or results, which can be of value, both academic and practical (having an immediate practical industrial application and perhaps worthy of publication).
2. Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate following skills:
A.1. An ability to carry out creative design individually, and show competence in the detailed design work
A.2. A systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of this area of professional practice
A.3. Originality in the application of knowledge;
A.4. An ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
A.5. Self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and ability to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level
A.6. An ability to continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level
B. Cognitive/Intellectual skills/Application of Knowledge
On successful completion of the Module students should be able to:
B.1. Identify and develop the research required for your project
B.2. Critically analyze data
B.3. Interpret findings from research or other kinds of analysis
B.4. Apply findings to solve research questions
B.5. Defend your findings through a oral presentation with examiners
C. Key Transferable Skills
On completion of the module, students will be able to:
C.1. Demonstrate practical skills relevant to the area of the project selected
C.2. Apply research skills
C.3. Take decisions.
C.4. Cultivate the habit of independent learning
C.5. Handle Information.
C.6. Communicate both orally and written.
C.7. Solve problems.
C.8. Manage projects