NG4H252 - Research Methods for Engineers 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4H252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Research Methods for Engineers | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Meinwen Taylor | ||
| Module Team: | Vishagen Ramasamy, Joao Ramos, Emily Simba | ||
| First Intended Intake: | NOV 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2027 |
Module Aims
To provide the students with the ability to determine the most appropriate methods to collect, analyse and interpret information relevant to an area of engineering research.
To provide the students with the ability to critically reflect on their own and others work.
Content Summary
Research Proposals: Research Questions, Aims, Objectives, Hypothesis
Information search: Process, Sources, Evaluation, References
Ethics: Informed consent, Confidentiality, Social & Environmental factors
Quantitative Data and Qualitative Data
Questionnaires, interviews, focus groups
Design of Experiments
Statistical Analysis of Data
Critical Analysis
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Directed Study | 36 |
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse, identify and select the most appropriate methods and techniques to carry out a research project. |
| LO2 | Critically analyse information and data from a range of sources. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Academic poster presentation | 15 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |