Unit(s) of Assessment

Weighting Towards Module Mark (%)

 

Literature Survey, Project definition, Draft  Journal Article and Research Project Portfolio 

90

Oral Presentation to class and academic panel

10

Qualifying Condition(s) 

A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module.

Module is intended to provide a bridge between the research activities of the academics and the contents of the MEng programmes in Chemical and Process Engineering by providing experience-based, independent research based learning focused on individual projects

Completion of the MEng progression requirements of Level HE3

To develop independent learning skills through a research project

On successful completion of the module you will be able to:

i)          Confidently demonstrate familiarity with the major stages of planning, executing and                      reporting a research project

ii)         Effectively search and interpret the appropriate literature and confidently design a practical           or numerical test of a      theory

iii)         Evaluate experimental or simulation results, draw logical conclusions, check on the          applicability of published theoretical analysis, propose considered recommendations based         on the evidence

iv)        Write a journal/conference article of an appropriate standard

Introductory tutorials (10 hours), weekly meetings with supervisors (80 hours), oral presentations (10 hours) and independent learning (500 hours).

Total student learning time : 600 hours

Essential Reading :   To be advised by supervisor

Required Reading :   To be advised by supervisor

 

Recommended Reading :     To be advised by supervisor

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