6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Department of Civil Engineering
Coordinator(s)
Professor Jeffrey Walker (Clayton)
Dr Vivi Anggraini (Malaysia)
Unit guides
Synopsis
This unit is an extension to Project A that allows the chosen project to be explored in more depth and to incorporate experimental or theoretical work. The project outcomes are to be summarised in a research paper and oral presentation.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- Conduct research on topics related to civil engineering within a given timeline
- Develop a sound research plan based on available scientific tools relevant to the project
- Undertake an extensive review of relevant literature
- Analyse data and prepare a written research paper of high quality
- Communicate findings to a professional audience via oral presentation
Assessment
Practical work: 100% (poster presentation, progress report, technical research paper and oral presentation)
Workload requirements
12 hours per week
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