EMECS MSc Project

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

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

• Specialist tools and techniques used to design, analyse, implement, build and verify systems
• Scientific and technological principles underlying your chosen topic of study
• Current research issues relevant to your chosen topic of study

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Work independently on a significant research project
• Use printed and on-line catalogues and databases to locate relevant technical information
• Present specialist technical information in written and verbal forms

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Apply such knowledge and understanding to specialist design problems
• Acquire new knowledge and understanding through critical reading of research material

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Use knowledge of tools and methods relevant to your subject area to carry out research

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.