Final Year Research Project 2 (Civil and Infra)
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 hours Face to Face + blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to introduce you to engineering research through implementing an innovative engineering research project begun in CIE40003 Final Year Research Project 1, using research methods and reflecting on broader professional issues related to the project.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Student who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Plan and manage an innovative engineering research project, within given constraints, using knowledge and skills developed during the course (K1,K2,K3,K4,S1,S2,S3,S4,A2,A3,A4,A6).
2. Research a complex problem by formulating a research question, appraising current literature and developments, and applying research principles and methods (K3,K4,S1,S2,S3,A2,A3,A4).
3. Demonstrate effective professional written and oral communication to a variety of audiences through proposals, reports, documentation and presentations (A2,A4).
4. Apply problem-solving methodologies to generate, evaluate and justify innovative solutions (K1,K2,K3,K4,S1,S2,S3,A3).
5. Use project management processes and tools, and self-management skills, to plan and manage project work (K5,K6,S4,A2,A4,A5,A6).
6. Reflect on professional engineering practice and its impact on the project, including safety, ethical, legal, social, cultural and sustainability considerations, along with standards and codes of practice (K5,K6,S4,A1,A2,A4).
7. Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct and professional accountability in all aspects of project work, including teamwork, dealing with stakeholders and demonstrating a professional image (K5,K6,S4,A1,A2,A5,A6).
Courses with unit
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
*Scheduled synchronous online Learning events N/A
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities (6 hours)
Non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study (96 hours)
Assessment
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Report | Individual or Group | 50% | 1,2,3,4 |
Presentation | Individual or Group | 15% | 1,2,3 |
Research Paper | Individual or Group | 15% | 1,2,3,4 |
Workbook | Individual or Group | 20% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
• an aggregate mark for the unit of 50% or more.
Content
• Implementation of a research proposal
• Planning a research project
• Research methods and methodologies
• Synthesis of a research/project design
• Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Roles of project team and project management
• Presentation techniques and communicating research
• Literature review
• Research/project report writing
• Writing a research paper and technical report with corresponding writing skills
• The profession of engineering
• Reflection and self-review practices
• Issues associated with professional engineering practice, including safety, ethical, legal, social, cultural and sustainability considerations
• Regular meetings with supervisor to discuss and assure progress
Study resources
- Reading materials.