NG3S111 - Individual Dissertation 14 Aug 2015 - 31 Aug 2021 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Individual Dissertation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering and Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Jonathan Oti | ||
| Module Team: | Paul Ryall, Roderick Robinson | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | 27 Feb 2019 | ||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100148 - civil engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 14 Aug 2015 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2021 |
Module Aims
To enable the student carry out an in-depth individual investigation into a particular topic.
To develop the ability of the student to prepare a formal report and presentation to illustrate the objective, method and findings of an investigative project.
To develop the enthusiasm, initiative and powers of independent thought of the student, together with his/her ability to work without undue supervision.
Content Summary
Each student is to select a relevant topic within the field of structures, civil engineering, highway and transportation engineering, geotechnical, building, environmental and water engineering, construction materials, and construction management or any other civil engineering related subject area, and produce a synopsis of that topic, that will be agreed by the Module Leader in conjunction with other supervising academic staff.
The Module leader will maintain a list of recent topic areas that have been used, as well as a selection of submitted Projects, to assist in the choice of topic and as an indication of what is required from the student. Although a straight word count is difficult to prescribe due to the different nature of various types of projects being undertaken, it is expected that a typical length of between 8,000 and 10,000 words or equivalent (including drawings figures equivalent but except any appendices and references) should be appropriate.
Projects have often been linked to work done by students who have undertaken Supervised Work Experience and areas of staff Research Interests as well as to the individual students own interests.
This module will facilitate the development of Personal Development Planning through the delivery of the key skills identified below in the module descriptor.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 |
| Independent Study | 198 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | The ability of the student to work independently using their own initiative |
| LO2 | Prepare a formal and critically analytical report to illustrate the object, method and findings of an investigative project (This is to be submitted according to the instructions issued to each student at the start of the Project) |
| LO3 | Deliver a presentation to summarise the contents of the project report and to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the topic area in a question and answer session |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Presentation | 10 | N/A | 15 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Binded report | 0 | 5000 | 85 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |