2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5708M Individual Research Project
45 creditsClass Size: 120
Module manager: Dr. L.A. Fletcher
Email: l.a.fletcher@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
Must have passed Level 3 Design or Investigative Project.This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:a) draw up a workplan, identifying aims and objectives achievable withing the time available;
b) understand how to conduct independent research;
c) plan and execute a short-term research programme;
d) analyse and discuss their results and draw appropriate conclusions;
e) prepare a dissertation on their work
f) communicate technical information to a non-expert audience.
Syllabus
As selected by students in consultation with staff.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Supervision | 16 | 0.50 | 8.00 |
| presentation | 1 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Lecture | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Private study hours | 430.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 450.00 | ||
Private study
Independent study: 429 hours.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
The project will be assessed by the supervisor at regular meetings.Progress will also be monitored via a realistic workplan delivered in semester one.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Written Work | Written Workplan | 10.00 |
| Essay or Dissertation | Dissertation | 70.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Students own professionalism in their approach to the project | 10.00 |
| Presentation | 15 min presentation to staff and peers to assess technical communication | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Resit Report 100%
Reading list
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