Courses
This module provides essential key skills training to MSc Global Marine Resource Management students within Ocean and Earth Science.
Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to
LO2. Structure an academic literature review
LO3. Write a well-structured scientific report
LO4. Understand the scientific method, formulate research questions, hypotheses, aims and objectives
LO5. Understand the basis for planning research field or laboratory work to meet research objectives
LO6. Use data processing software to analyse datasets
LO7. Write articles that communicate research effectively to non-specialist audiences
LO8. Work as a Team
February to May at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
This course is the first part of a two-term research project. The aim of the course is to give the students an opportunity to perform a research project within the field of marine resources management under supervision. Students will identify research questions, conduct literature review and draft a research plan on completion of the course.
This course is a continuation of the course OCES 6111 Research Project in Global Marine Resources Management I. Students are required to submit interim reports of their works and present their research progress. The aim of the course is to give the students an opportunity to carry out a substantial research project in selected areas of marine resources management, to demonstrate the initiative and intellectual achievement of the investigation by applying skills and knowledge learnt.
This course is a continuation of the course OCES 6112 Research Project in Global Marine Resources Management II. The aim of the course is to give the students an oppotunity to perform a research project within the field of marine resources management under supervision according to an individual study plan, to summarize the results in a research report and present the results of the project in an oral exam.