2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5593M Water, Sanitation and Health Engineering Dissertation
60 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Professor Martin Tillotson
Email: m.r.tillotson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module students should have developed the capabilities to:- identify and define problem and research gaps;
- critically review the relevant literature;
- collect, analyse and synthesise data;
- present information in a logical and cohesive way;
- understand the limitations of the work/problem;
- ellicit the appropriate conclusions;
- prepare a statement of significance;
- communicate through well-structured and written documents;
Learning outcomes
Specialist knowledge in one aspect of water, sanitation and health engineering.
Skills outcomes
Project Management
Syllabus
- Definition of research
- Indentification of information sources
- Academic integrity and research ethics
- Research design and risk assessment
- Research methods
- Measurement (if relevant)
- Data analysis
- Synthesis and conclusions
- Academic writing and referencing
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 type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Consultation | 30 | 1.00 | 30.00 |
Coursework Discussion Session | 1 | 30.00 | 30.00 |
Private study hours | 540.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 60.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 600.00 |
Private study
Private study will consist of reading and independent research, laboratory or field study.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Recording of supervision meetings. Attendance monitoring at dissertation week.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay or Dissertation | Dissertation of up to 30,000 words (depending on topic) agreed in consultation with supervisor | 80.00 |
Report | Aims and Objectives | 10.00 |
In-course Assessment | Effort and Engagement | 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 moduleLast updated: 13/09/2018
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