Semester 4
- Data handling/problem. An exercise will be assigned during this semester to help you improve your skills in handling data, applying statistical tests and problem solving. This exercise will give you practice in the types of problems you may encounter on your final Degree Programme specific Problem Paper.
- Oral presentation on Dissertation topic. This semester you will be assessed on an individual 10min oral presentation to your tutorial group on your Dissertation topic, which will be marked and count as one of your tutorial assignments. Preparing for this presentation will help you in your research for your Dissertation topic. In addition, the feedback you receive from your Advisor and the rest of your group should be helpful for writing your Dissertation. Guidelines for oral presentations can be found in Appendix 4.
- Programme specific activities. To provide additional experience within the area of your degree programme your Advisor will run programme specific activities. These could include oral presentations, group based activities, data handling/problems, and reading/discussing primary research papers. These activities should help you consolidate your knowledge within the area of your degree programme.
- Exam preparation. At the end of Semester 4 your exams will again be mostly short answer and/or essay based. To gain more experience in this type of examination you will be asked by your Advisor to review one or more topics related to your lecture units. You will then be given a question, or questions, from which you will have to write an essay or short answers under exam conditions during a tutorial session. Your Advisor will mark this work and provide you with feedback that will be helpful in your preparation for the summer exams.
SEMESTER 4: Timetable
Suggested Tutorial Programme – Advisors or Programme Directors may provide an alternate schedule at their discretion.
| Wk | Date/Time | Activity |
| 1 | Small Group Session: Programme-specific activity (ethics option) | |
| 2 | Small Group Session: Programme-specific activity (ethics option) | |
| 3 | Small Group Session: Programme-specific activity (ethics option) | |
| 4 | Small Group Session: Programme-specific activity (ethics option) | |
| 5 | Small Group Session: Programme-specific activity (ethics option) | |
| 6 | Small Group Session: Programme-specific activity (ethics option) | |
| 7 | Small Group Session: Programme-specific activity (exam preparation) | |
| 8 | No tutorial – Disseration Deadline | |
| 9 | Small Group Session: Dissertation Presentations | |
| 10 | Small Group Session: Dissertation Presentations | |
| 11 | Small Group Session: Dissertation Presentations | |
| 12 | No tutorial (Advisor’s discretion) |
Marked assignments
| Assignment | Deadline | Mark |
| Programme-Specific Activity | ||
| Dissertation Oral Presentation | ||
Tutorial – Semester 4 – Level 2