Module Code - Title:
WT4807
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FINAL YEAR PROJECT 1 (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING)
Year Last Offered:
2009/0
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
Students are expected to undertake a significant research project in an area complementary to their expertise and discipline. It is anticipated that experience gained during cooperative education will strongly influence their chosen research topic. However, students are free to choose from a wide range of topics from the field of construction management & engineering subject to the approval of the supervising faculty member. The project extends over the two semesters of year 4. A detailed brief will be presented to the students at the end of semester 5 outlining the requirements for a successful research project.
Syllabus:
Students will recieve tuition on research methods and guidance on writing a dissertation at the start of the semester. Project work may involve laboratory and/or field experimentation. questionnaire surveys or ITD. Any innovative topics suggested by the student will also be considered.
The student will be expected to meet with their supervisor and meet their interim project milestones as agreed with the supervisor.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
1. Demonstrate an ability to conduct a literature review.
2. Analyse and interpret experimental or field data.
3. Write effectively.
4. Discover the engineering principles governing the behaviour of a structure or process.
5. Apply previous knowledge to solve new problems.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
1. Demonstrate an appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of civil engineers and the issues they face in professional practice.
2. Develop a committment to technical rigour in every engineering endeavour.
3. Faith in the power of reason and in me
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
These outcomes are project specific, therefore all students will not necessarily master each of the outcomes listed below:
1. Design and conduct a laboratory or field experiment
2. Design and implement a questionnaire survey
3. Develop a piece of so
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
This module will give the student their first opportunity to demonstrate ability as a self-educator and to analyse and solve 'non-standard' technical problems encountered or emerging in their field of expertise. Guidance will be provided by the faculty supervisor.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Research findings will be incorporated where appropriate.
Prime Texts:
Naoum, S. G. (2006)
Dissertation Research Writing for Construction Students
, Elsevier
Other Relevant Texts:
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Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
colm.cryan@ul.ie