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Project and Dissertation - 2019 entry

MODULE TITLEProject and Dissertation CREDIT VALUE60
MODULE CODECSMM118 MODULE CONVENER Neill Wood (Coordinator), Mr Paul Wheeler (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 55
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module content is based on the chosen area of independent research. The project topic can be on any aspect of the syllabus relating to the chosen MSc programme of study.

 

AIMS - intentions of the module

To undertake an independent research project associated with the geotechnical, surveying, mining, minerals, civil or quarrying industry.

 

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

 

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

1. Use a range of academic and practical skills to investigate and report on a problem, issue or range of problems related to geotechnical, surveying, civil, environmental or related industries;

2. Show experience of working in a commercial and/or research environment;

3. Appraise and assess engineering design in the context of the geotechnical and related industries;

4. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the capabilities of specialist equipment or computer design software.

 

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

5. Evaluate and apply knowledge to specific design tasks;

6. Choose appropriate design from critical evaluation of available data;

7. Undertake synthesis of information and create responses in terms of advanced knowledge.

 

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:

8. Exhibit personal data-handling skills through critical evaluation of a design problem and produce, to a strict deadline, detailed recommendations/reasoned arguments for an appropriate solution;

9. Utilise a full range of computer-based learning resources as an autonomous learner.

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Project content dependent evaluate and apply knowledge to specific design tasks on chosen topic area. Development of plan to be established between student/company/academic supervisor.

Preparation of 15,000 - 20,000 word dissertation for submission by end-August.

 

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 0 Guided Independent Study 600 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Working in a research or commercial environment. Utilisation and development of knowledge gained from taught modules. Where appropriate, use of specialist equipment and/or computer software. Typical supervisor contact of 1 hr/week.

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Not applicable      

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Dissertation 100 15,000 - 20,000 word equivalent 1-9 Comments on relevant assessment forms

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Summative assessment Additional summative assessment Weighting as above Recommended at the exam board

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

As above 1 piece of CW 100%

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

Books / journals and/or other published and unpublished reports required in the execution of the project will vary with the nature and topic of the research.

 

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 60 ECTS VALUE 30
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 7 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Thursday 6th July 2017 LAST REVISION DATE Friday 19th October 2018
KEY WORDS SEARCH Research project; key words relevant to project topic area

Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.