NG3D700 - Built Environment Dissertation 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2029 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3D700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Built Environment Dissertation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Thomas Lambourne | ||
| Module Team: | Shane Galvin, Karen Le Feuvre, Darren Evans, Chris Pritchard, Trevor Price, Emmajane Mantle, Sithara Punam Kristombuge, Stuart Bunston, Jonathan Duckett, Angela Morris, Anthony Harris, Bowen Yan, Grant Avon, Joseph Crago | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2028 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100150 - construction and the built environment | 100962 - research skills | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2029 |
Module Aims
To enable the student to undertake a detailed, research project relevant to their chosen subject area.
To further develop the effective research and academic writing skills necessary, to enable students to complete a dissertation that is based on a critical appraisal and analysis of current, relevant literature.
To provide the student with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to work independently and use their own initiative, evidenced by the collection, review and critical analysis of data (qualitative and/or quantitative), and the interpretation and presentation of results.
To enable the student to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding and apply a methodological approach when completing a project independently, through an accurate interpretation and 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 proposal to be moderated and agreed with the project supervisor. This forms part of the summative assessment.
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 year. They will typically include (but are not limited to) project management, research methodology; collection of data; laboratory or field work; identification and review of theory and literature; assembling a theoretical framework; accurate bibliographic referencing; general approaches to empirical studies.
The student will be required to produce a final dissertation report in accordance with the guidelines on content and structure given in the final year dissertation handbook.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Project supervision | 14 |
| Independent Study | 370 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Work independently and methodically with limited supervision demonstrating appropriate research skills and initiative. |
| LO2 | Clearly identify problems and apply appropriate technical skills, knowledge and understanding through research findings and critical analysis; evidenced by up to-date literature. |
| LO3 | Effectively present the findings of an individual project, through sustained argument, producing clear embedded recommendations. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | A professional research report that effectively communicates a research project containing: : the research rationale; aims & objectives, and dissertation outline; a comprehensive literature review on the chosen research topic; evaluative discussion and justification of research methodologies deployed (including primary and secondary data sources); execution of previously identified research methodologies; critical analysis and interpretation undertaken; conclusions arrived at, and recommendations made and reflected upon. | 0 | 10000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |