2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE3709 Design or Investigative Project (Civil and Structural Engineering)

20 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Dr. P.A. Sleigh
Email: p.a.sleigh@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

Module replaces

CIVE3704

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module students doing:
- DESIGN PROJECTS should be able to examine all aspects of job planning and implementation from feasibility through to detailed design and writing a final report.
- INVESTIGATIVE PROJECTS should similarly be able to plan and manage a research project, conduct the research and write a research report. Many design projects include an investigative component.

Skills outcomes
- Independent learning (promoting continuing professional development)
- Self direction and decision making
- Evaluation/Critical Analysis
- Communication
- Research skills
- Time management.

Syllabus

Students may undertake either a design project (typically one of a small number of pre-set projects) or an individual research project.

Projects are supervised on a one-to-one basis and assessment is by written report, all students make an individual submission.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Consultation	12	0.50	6.00
Lecture	5	1.00	5.00
Private study hours			189.00
Total Contact hours			11.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

- Depends on the project and the supervisor

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Informal, depends on individual supervisor and the student

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	Individual submission	80.00
In-course Assessment	Student's own input	10.00
Report	Aims and Objectives	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 15/01/2016

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