NG2H121 - Independent Study for Engineers 01 Jul 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2H121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Independent Study for Engineers | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Paul Davies | ||
| Module Team: | Roderick Robinson, Daphne O'Doherty, Ewen Constant, Ali Roula, Phil Young, Emma McGivern | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| 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 | 01 Jul 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2019 |
Module Aims
This Independent study module, available for inclusion on all courses at Level 5 in the School of Engineering, is designed to provide the opportunity for students to work independently on a topic centered on their designated course.
Content Summary
The module will be in the form of either:
• directed reading and research
• management
• practice
• design
• analysis
or a combination of these areas on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with a designated member of academic staff (Mentor). The topic must also be agreed by the module leader. The student will be required to submit an acceptable formal proposal in accordance with guidelines established with his/her intended mentor and subsequently complete a project report.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Project supervision | 6 |
| Independent Study | 70 |
| Directed Study | 12 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the key issues in relation to the designated topic. |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate and practise strategies for identifying and solving challenges in the area of study. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Research Plan/Proposal/Project/Log (CW) 1 | Written proposal | 0 | 1200 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Final report | 0 | 4800 | 80 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan/Proposal/Project/Log (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |