Course Catalogue

Environmental Stewardship Project DUMF4008P

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Social and Environmental Sustainability
  • Credits: 60
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course aims to build on skills, principles, theories and techniques acquired during the first three years of study. The student will be required to undertake some original research and present their findings in a scientific report.

Timetable

2 x 2hr meetings with course convenor and supervisor at start of honours year and thereafter as required and agreed between student and supervisor.

Requirements of Entry

Students should satisfy normal honours entry requirements for the programme.

Assessment

Research Proposal (30%) - 2000 to 2500 words

Scientific Report (70%) - 11000 to 13000 words

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

The aims of this course are to:

1. Give students the experience of a substantial individual research project in an area relevant to the field of environmental stewardship;

2. Enhance students' skills in practical data collection, data interpretation and critical analysis;

3. Further develop students' proficiency in scientific writing;

4. Hone student skills in assessing literature on an environmental stewardship topic.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Evaluate, plan and carry out a sustained piece of individual research through its various stages;

2. Produce a detailed research proposal relative to their chosen research topic;

3. Perform relevant and rigorous environmental research methods and techniques, involving analysis of secondary data and collection of original primary data;

4. Interpret all relevant scientific data (both primary and secondary) and critically assess their strengths and weaknesses;

5. Present and critique  their data and findings in a substantial scientific report.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions