(Award available for year: Master of Research)
Subject Specific Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge at the forefront of climate and atmospheric science
2. Visualise and interpret environmental datasets using appropriate methodologies and tools
3. Design and execute field measurements of the atmosphere
4. Critically evaluate research findings and place in the context of existing scientific understanding
Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Effectively communicate the findings of your own research (Academic skills)
2. Formulate ideas and hypotheses and to develop, implement and execute plans by which to evaluate them (Critical thinking, Working skills)
3. Design and implement effective computer programmes (Digital skills)
4. Effectively apply appropriate statistical and machine-learning methodologies to data (Digital proficiency skills)
This MRes aims to provide authentic assessments representing the work done in a professional research environment. Work done during the Dale Fort field course within SOEE5096M is not assessed but data collected later in the semester at the University farm is analysed as part of a project report in the Observing Weather and Climate module. Both Data Analysis and Visualisation and the Statistics and Machine Learning modules are assessed through a research-orientated coding project and an in-class assessment to test knowledge and skills, the latter avoiding the risk of collusion and AI use. The MRes research project is written up as a draft peer-reviewed journal article and results also presented at end of year event. Scientific Quality and Discourse is assessed through (1) 3 pieces of scientific writing for different audiences, (2) a research proposal, which aids planning of their research project but also assesses their ability to read and critically evaluate existing literature, and (3) an oral presentation. Optional module assessment is diverse but generally includes mini-research projects presented in report format and OTLAs to test subject-specific knowledge.
The MRes teaches skills suitable for jobs in research in academia, industry, government and the 3rd sector. The assessment methods are diverse and authentic in that they build MRes students’ skills in quantitative (computer programming, statistics, observations) and qualitative (literature) research and in the written and oral communication of research. The entire programme is closely aligned to University of Leeds’ Sustainable Curriculum, because it teaches the fundamentals of climate change and environmental issues such as air pollution, severe weather, deforestation, and ice cap melt. Most students will enter careers that require understanding of these processes in order to take positive action to adapt and mitigate climate change.
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