BEng Individual Investigative Project
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CIVE3048 | Department of Civil Engineering | 3 | 20 | Autumn China |
- Code
- CIVE3048
- School
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn China
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
Target Students
BEng Part II Civil Engineering students
Classes
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 80% Dissertation: 5,000 - 6,000 word final report
- 20% Coursework 1: Mid-term report(5-8 pages)
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
This module aims:1) to develop the ability to seek out information on a particular topic via library and Internet searching, personal contact, observation during visits, etc2) to develop the ability to filter and synthesise such information whilst working to a report preparation specification, with particular regard to length3) to develop the ability to collect and analyse data and/or to produce a design related to the topic investigated4) to develop the student's time management and organisational skills.Learning Outcomes
On successfully completing the 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 Specification for details)
- Knowledge and Understanding: M1, M2
- Intellectual Skills: M3, M4
- Professional/Practicals Skills: M9, M13
- Transferrable/Key Skills: M17
Conveners
- Dr Jing Bie