BEng Individual Investigative Project
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CIVE3033 | Civil Engineering | 3 | 20 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- CIVE3033
- School
- Civil Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module offers students the opportunity to undertake an individual investigative project on a topic related to their particular interests. It normally involves a thorough literature review, plus relevant design or data collection and analysis, culminating in the production of a project report of about 5,000-6,000 words.
For students requiring reassessment, this will be limited to the components which have been failed and these will be in the same form as the original assessment.
Target Students
Part II BEng students in the Department of Civil Engineering
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 4 weeks
One introductory lecture explaining the module. Regular tutorial supervision by advisor over the Autumn semester, with the student expected to take the initiative in the project.
Assessment
- 80% Project 1: 5000 - 6,000 word final report
- 20% Project 2: Mid-term report of progress
Educational Aims
This module aims to:(i) develop the ability to seek out information on a particular topic via library and Internet searching, personal contact, observation during visits, etc.; (ii) develop the ability to filter and synthesise such information whilst working to a report preparation specification, with particular regard to length; (iii) develop the ability to collect and analyse data and/or to produce a design related to the topic investigated; (iv) develop the student’s time management and organisational skills.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course (module), students will be able to:
1. Perform a literature review and demonstrate knowledge of a topic relevant to civil engineering or construction.
2. Develop an understanding of the research methodology selected for the investigation.
3. State clear objectives and meet them through the investigation.
4. Process, present and interpret the Research Methodology Outputs.*
5. Draw appropriate conclusions and critically reflect on the validity and limitations of the conducted research.
6. Write a scientific report to communicate the research outcomes clearly, effectively and concisely.
7. Demonstrate time management and organisational skills.
*Research Methodology Outputs (RMOs) refers to whatever is generated by performing the research but not the final research outcomes (conclusions). For example, this could be experimental data, output from analysis, survey data, collation of design codes, modelling results, etc.
This will contribute to the following programme learning outcomes (see Programme (Plan) Specifications for details):
- Knowledge and Understanding: M1, M2
- Intellectual Skills: M3, M4, M6
- Professional/Practicals Skills: M9
- Transferrable/Key Skills: M17, M18
Conveners
- Dr Teo Fang Yenn