MT3USP: Undergraduate Short Project

Module code: MT3USP

Module provider: Meteorology; School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences

Credits: 10

Level: 6

When you’ll be taught: Semester 2

Module convenor: Dr Remi Tailleux , email: r.g.j.tailleux@reading.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s): On available for visiting students (Open)

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded: IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU CANNOT TAKE MT3RP (Compulsory)

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2025/6

Available to visiting students: Yes

Talis reading list: No

Last updated: 3 April 2025

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This module aims to develop the student’s research skills from the experience of carrying out a supervised literature review on a selected topic relevant to meteorology and climate.

In this module the student is required to research and review an agreed meteorological topic of current interest over a period of 10 weeks. At the end of this period, the student will provide a written report reviewing and summarising research in the chosen field. The student is also required to present a poster summarising the main findings.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate acquisition of expert knowledge relating to a particular scientific issue;
2. Prepare a report in the style of a scientific consultancy or short academic review;
3. Present a poster suitable for a scientific audience.

Module content

In consultation with an academic supervisor, the student will choose a topic to review, and will then carry out a literature review and write a short report of about 2000 words summarising the current state of research in the chosen topic. The report should be in the style of a short scientific consultancy or academic review including a one page executive summary. At the end of the project the student will also present the findings as a poster presentation.

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

The student is expected to research the material independently using library and internet facilities available on campus, and will meet with the supervisor at regular intervals to discuss progress.

Study hours

At least 7 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.