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Faculty of Science Postgraduate Booklet, Session 2018/2019

SQE7001 Research Methodology in Sustainability Science

This course will provide guidance on how STI issues in sustainable development can be meaningfully
researched from a sustainability science approach. Students will be exposed to a range of
introduction to a range of quantitative and qualitative methods that can be used for this purpose.
The course will also highlight methodological particularities of sustainability science – especially its
inter-disciplinary, trans-disciplinary, value-laden, and solution/action-oriented character.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment 100%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
Mastering the skills of in conducting research proposal writing

Humanity Skill:
CT4, LL3

References:
1. Frankfort-Nachmias, C., Nachmias, D and DeWaard, J. (2011) Research Methods in the Social
Science. 8th Ed. Worth Publishers.
2. Repko, A. F. (2011) Interdisciplinary Research: Process and Theory. Sage Publication.
3. Franklin, A. and Blyton, P. (2011) Researching Sustainability: A Guide to Social Press.

SQE7002 Research Project
(Pre-requisite SQE7001)

This course requires students to conduct a research project in the field of sustainability science in
connected with economy, social and environment under the supervision of a lecturer. Students are
required to present their research proposal at the end of the first semester. Students will complete
their project at the end of second semesters and a written report will be submitted for examination.
Students will present their findings in a seminar organised by the department.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment 100%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
Mastering the skills of report writing

Humanity Skill:
CT5, LL3

References:
1. Franklin, A. and Blyton, P. (2011) Researching Sustainability: A Guide to Social Press.
2. Yin, R. K. (2013). Case study research: Design and methods. Sage publications.

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