MAT6678 Technical Skills Development (DL)

Cannot be taken with: MAT405

Aims/Description: This module teaches you the skills needed to search for scientific literature as well as technical skills for presenting data. The module includes searching for literature, how to avoid plagiarism, referencing, data analysis, formatting documents, drawing high quality graphs, critically reviewing literature and giving presentations. Exercises on each part of the module will be used throughout and assessment will be on a written lab report produced at the end of the module.

Staff Contact: HEARNDEN VANESSA L

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Independent Study

Assessment: Course work, Classroom testing

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