2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE5974M Structural Engineering Dissertation

60 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr Vasilis Sarhosis
Email: V.Sarhosis@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:

- identify and define problems;
- critically review the relevant literature;
- collect, analyse and synthesys 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
Many design projects may include an investigative component. For either type of project, students will demonstrate independent learning.

On completion of this module, students doing design projects should:
- possess knowledge and understanding of design processes and methodologies;
- be able to generate an innovative design;
- be able to apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints.

Students doing research projects should:
- develop a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of their own specialisation;
- be aware of the developing technologies related to their own specialisation;
- be able to extract and apply data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem.

Skills outcomes
- Independent learning (promoting continuing professional development)
- Self direction and decision making
- Evaluation
- Communication

Syllabus

Students will undertake either a design or research project related to the field of Structural Engineering. All Students make an individual submission.

The topics will be provided at the start of the year; topics can also be suggested by the Student provided a suitable academic supervisor can be found. For part-time students, the project can be related where necessary to employers' requirements.

Projects are supervised on a one-to-one basis and assessment is by written report and presentation.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Consultation	10	0.50	5.00
Private study hours			595.00
Total Contact hours			5.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			600.00

Private study

These depend on the project and the supervisor (and could include laboratory work; field testing; work based study etc).

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Each student will give a presentation of their work. Students will be given formative feedback based on their presentation, which will take place after the Easter break.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Presentation	Presentation on Progress of Dissertation	5.00
Essay or Dissertation	Dissertation - Typically 15,000 words however, this depends on the type of project (design; laboratory based; feasibility based).	95.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Typically 15,000 words however, this depends on the type of project (design; laboratory based; feasibility based). Resit: 100% Dissertation.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 07/06/2019

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