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Module Title
LM Advanced Project
School
School of Engineering
Department
Civil Engineering
Module Code
04 38872
Module Lead
Dr Richard J Davies
Level
Masters Level
Credits
60
Semester
Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module will involve the following: Carrying out an independent study, focused on a specific chosen research topic and demonstrating the ability to produce original and innovative work by analysing information critically and comparing it with the current state of knowledge in this particular topic. The project will involve a literature review, methodology, collation of data, analysis, presentation of results, discussion and conclusions. The project must have at least one of the following elements: laboratory testing, modelling, surveys, state-of-the-art information gathering and field testing.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Use the available resources to carry out appropriate investigations on a chosen topic to produce original work that includes a clear element of research.
• Independently plan a period of research.
• Manage their time.
• Demonstrate an understanding and apply the principles of research methods.
• Prepare a report at professional standards
• Demonstrate their ability to project concisely a problem-solving methodology and its associated results
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments:
• Project thesis (80%): 5000 words, equivalent to a good journal paper in the research area
• Oral examination (20%)
Other
accrediting body: CAA in the UAE and JBM in the UK