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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE3750 Individual Research Project 1

20 creditsClass Size: 130

Module manager: Dr. Louise Fletcher
Email: l.a.fletcher@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2017/18

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to ...

a) Plan and manage a research project;
b) Work independently to a deadline;
c) Present their research in the form of a dissertation.

Skills outcomes
- Independent learning (promoting continuing professional development);
- Self direction and decision marking;
- 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.

The module will include a number of lectures on ethical issues related to the themes of this module and overall programme of study.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Consultation120.506.00
Lecture61.006.00
Private study hours188.00
Total Contact hours12.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Depends on the project and supervisor.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Informal, depends on individual supervisor and the student.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
ReportIndividual submission80.00
In-course AssessmentStudent's own input into project10.00
PresentationIndividual Presentation10.00
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: 26/04/2017

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