NG4T702A - Individual Dissertation 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4T702A | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Individual Dissertation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Jonathan Oti | ||
| Module Team: | Jiping Bai, David Baxter, John Kinuthia, , Jerome Daly, Blessing Adeleke, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | JUL 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 60 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100149 - construction | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
Using appropriate resources, undertake a major, comprehensive, innovative piece of investigative research, relevant to the student’s subject area.
To develop and demonstrate the students’ ability to gather extensive evidence, carry out a thorough and in depth critical analyse, produce sustained argument(s) and synthesise the findings of the research in a professional manner.
To enable the student to demonstrate their in-depth knowledge and understanding and apply a methodological approach when completing a project independently, through a thorough, comprehensive and accurate interpretation of results/data evidenced through a clear presentation of findings.
To encourage lifelong learning through continuous professional development.
Content Summary
Each student will select a relevant topic within the field of their subject area, and produce a synopsis to be moderated and agreed with the project supervisor.
A project identification pro forma will be completed by the student and signed off by either a senior person within the company who will act as the field supervisor, and/or by the academic supervisor to confirm if necessary, that resources are available to undertake the project in the field and/or University.
As agreed with the supervisor the student will undertake the range of work necessary to achieve the aims and learning outcomes of the module
A lecture series will be delivered at the beginning of the academic session. They will typically include (but are not limited to) project management, research methodology: identification and review of theory and literature; assembling a theoretical framework; collection of data; laboratory and/or field work; accurate bibliographic referencing; general approaches to empirical studies.
The student will give an interim presentation to a panel of academic staff from within the subject area, followed by the requirement to answer appropriate questions relating to the presentation.
The student will be required to produce a final dissertation in accordance with the guidelines on content and structure given in the final year individual dissertation handbook.
Following submission of the final report the student will attend a viva voce to verbally examine their technical and /or analytical knowledge and understanding of their final report
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Project supervision | 18 |
| Independent Study | 450 |
| Directed Study | 82 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 600 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Work independently and methodically with limited supervision demonstrating appropriate research skills and initiative. |
| LO2 | Effectively present through original work the findings of an individual project, through sustained argument, both orally and in writing |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | A prepared 15 minute oral presentation by a candidate (followed by 15 mins of questions) before examiner(s), where knowledge, technical content, ability to answer questions and presentational skills are assessed. | 30 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | A major written work reporting the results of a substantial research project providing a coherent argument about the topic addressed and aiming to incorporate an element of originality in the argument and /or the evidence used to sustain it. | 0 | 15000 | 80 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |