Research Project

Code

ABEE3036

School

Architecture and Built Environment

Level

3

Credits

30

Semesters

Full Year UK

Summary

This is an individual research project module which seeks to develop the ability to plan, execute and report on a piece of work at a professional level. The detailed content of the project is a matter for discussion between the student and their supervisor. However, the project will normally involve a mixture of experimental, theoretical and computational work together with a relevant literature review.

Target Students

BEng Architectural Environment Engineering students; U6UAEENG (Year 3); U6UAEENGY (Year 4); (K240, K24B) & MEng (Hons) Architecture and Environmental Design U7UAEENG, U7UAEENGY (K241, K24A)

Classes

Involves one 2-hour introduction lecture and circa-30 minute weekly tutorials with the Research Project Supervisor.

Assessment

• 20% Coursework 1: 1500 - 2000 word interim report
• 10% Assignment: Planning; Communication; Attitude, initiative, and judgement; Project Diary; Draft Final Report submission
• 70% Coursework 2: 7500 - 9000 word final report

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module the student will be able to plan, execute and report in a concise manner the results of an individual piece of work to a professionally acceptable standard.

Information Technology, researching, planning, time management, problem solving, academic writing and presentation skills.

This module supports the following Engineering Council learning outcomes - supporting students to

C1 Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering

C2 Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed

C3 Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed

C4 Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems

C5 Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards

C6 Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems

C7 Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire life-cycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts

C8 Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct

C9 Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity

C12 Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems

C13 Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations

C15 Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights

C16 Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team. Evaluate effectiveness of own and team performance
 

Conveners

• Professor Hao Liu