2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE5591M Environmental Engineering and Project Management Dissertation

60 creditsClass Size: 65

Module manager: Professor Martin Tillotson
Email: m.r.tillotson@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module students should have developed the capabilities to: define problems and research gaps of relevance to one aspect of environmental engineering and project management;
- systematically collate and critically review the relevant literature with regard to scientific rigour and integrity;
- design a work programme to collect, analyse and synthesise data with appropriate regard for research ethics, health and safety, and risk assessment;
- present information in a logical and cohesive way with due regard to research integrity;
- understand the limitations of the work/problem placing into appropriate environmental, economic and social contexts;
- elicit the appropriate conclusions including critical self-reflection and lessons learnt;
- prepare a statement of significance;
- communicate appropriately through well-structured and written reports.

Learning outcomes
- Comprehensive technical knowledge in one aspect of environmental engineering and project management based on awareness of current developments in the field;
- Ability of identify and articulate knowledge gaps and construct logical arguments towards addressing these gaps;
- Ability to collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative research data, apply appropriate engineering approaches to tackle unfamiliar problems, and to adjust approach based on analysis and feedback;
- Awareness and ability to make general evaluations concerning risk, health and safety, and ethical considerations;
- Knowledge of relevant professional practice, legislative and regulatory limitations relevant to the field;
- Appreciation of different roles within a research project team, ability to use initiative and to take the lead in research project management;
- Experience of application of IT skills in the analysis of data and preparation of extended reports aimed at an informed, non-specialist audience.

Skills outcomes
Project management

Syllabus

- Definition of research;
- Identification 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, 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	80.00
Research Proposal	Aims and Objectives	10.00
In-course Assessment	Effort and Engagment	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Re-sit - 100% Dissertation Resubmission

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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