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Dissertation
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100
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Qualifying Condition(s)
An overall mark of 50% is required to pass the module.
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| Module Overview |
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Completion of taught component of programme at required level. |
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| Module Aims |
· To provide the opportunity for students to undertake a piece of research relating to their programme of study.
To gain experience in the production of a substantial report and to defend their work. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the students will be able to demonstrate:-
· an in-depth understanding and insight of the topic of their research through the literature and their experience.
· an ability to conduct research and produce a high quality report.
· independent, critical and analytical skills and the ability to evaluate evidence.
· an awareness for new areas of investigation/new problems/new or alternative applications or methodological approach
an ability to synthesise relevant elements of the taught part of the programme. |
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| Module Content |
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The project forms a significant component of the MSc degree. It is intended to occupy 600 hours normally over about 100 working days. Projects may be selected from a list provided by the Programme Directors or students may suggest their own project topic. Project topics must be related to the programme of study as outlined below:-
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Project Topic area(s)
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Bridge Engineering
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Bridge Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Bridge Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering
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Structural Engineering
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Structural Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Soil-Structure interaction with emphasis on the structural component
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Water & Environmental Engineering
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Water and Environmental Engineering
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Water Regulation & Management
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Water Regulation & Management
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Projects are generally carried out in association with one of the research groups – a member of academic staff or an experienced research worker will be appointed as academic supervisor though day-to-day supervision may sometimes be by a researcher working in the project area. In some cases projects may be undertaken in collaboration with industry.
Further details are given in the Programme Handbook
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Regular individual supervision. The regularity, timing and arrangements for these will be agreed between the supervisor and the student at the start of the project.
Total student learning time 600 hours.
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
None
Required reading
None
Recommended background reading
Varies according to project; likely to be extensive |
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| Last Updated |
6 August 2010 |
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