Research Project Portfolio Part 1

Code

CHEE4023

School

Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Full Year UK

Summary

The Research Project Portfolio will comprise writing a literature review and an initial project plan. These are aimed at ensuring the student has a sound base from which to build in respect of their individual research project in conjunction with their sponsoring company.

This module needs to be completed in the first year of study for the Engineering Doctorate.

In determining the content and scope of the literature review, the student must demonstrate that: (1) clear aims and objectives have been identified; (2) relevant data and findings of sufficient detail and quantity has been obtained from many sources; (3) the data have been analysed and/or tested with objectivity to reveal conclusions and recommendations; (4) the study is independent of other student input.

Target Students

Only suitable for EngD students on the Carbon Capture and Storage and Cleaner Fossil Energy programme. There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.

Classes

Students will meet at least monthly with their supervisory team to review progress and submit the following A draft literature review and initial project plan to be submitted by 30 JuneThe final version by 31 August.Feedback on the draft will be given to provide students with guidance to improve the document to the standard required to pass the module.

Assessment

• 60% Coursework 1: Literature review written in a critical manner in relation to the research topic (between 5,000 and 10,000 words)
• 40% Coursework 2: Research project plan (1500 words maximum)

Assessed by end of summer vacation

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

a) Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the module students should have a knowledge and understanding of:
• the design of a research project to explore a defined problem or research question;
• reporting and presentation of the results of research in an appropriate manner.

b) Intellectual skills:
On completion of the module students should be able to:
• define a research problem and define a set of aims and objectives for study;
• discover and critically review relevant sources of information;
• analyse results and draw conclusions which relate to the solution of the problem;
• demonstrate advanced communications skills by: writing reports in a simple, clear, accurate manner, which incorporates all relevant information and is submitted on the specified deadline.
 

c) Professional practical skills:
On completion of the module students should be able to:
• conduct literature searches
• present research findings in written form

d) Transferable (key) skills:
On completion of the module students should be able to:
• write concise written reports and summaries of their research projects;
• define and work to research goals/targets as part of an effective time management strategy;
• interact and liaise effectively with supervisors, technical staff and industrial contacts as appropriate

Conveners

• Professor Robin Irons