Module Details

Module Code: BULD8002
Title: Construction Dissert. Realis.
Long Title: Construction Dissertation Realisation
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5821 - Building Science
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: To provide students of construction with guidance on research methods, research data collection techniques and manipulation. Production of an undergraduate dissertation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Decide the appropriate techniques of data collection and data manipulation.
LO2 Construct a structure and style for writing the final dissertation document.
LO3 Apply the appropriate style of referencing published material for the dissertation.
LO4 Compile and produce a completed dissertation document.
LO5 Describe and utilise the relevant research strategies available.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Data collection and manipulation.
Questionnaires, interviews, sampling, analysis and interpretation, presentation of findings, ethical issues.
References/bibliography.
The Harvard system of referencing, citing, bibliography.
Structure of the Dissertation.
Structure, layout, presentation, format.
Writing the Dissertation
Abstract, introduction, literature, methodology, analysis, conclusion, references/bibliography.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Assessment Description
Report on research strategies including analysis of sample quantitative and qualitative data, data collection and progress to date.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 80
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Present a completed dissertation document.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory on course topics and worked examples. Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of worked examples for tutorial supervisory sessions Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of worked examples for tutorial supervisory sessions Every Week 5.50 5.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory on course topics and worked examples. Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of worked examples for tutorial supervisory sessions Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of worked examples for tutorial supervisory sessions Every Week 5.50 5.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Naoum, S.G. (2019), Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction Studies, 4th. Butterworth - Heinemann, [ISBN: 9780815384632].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Richard Fellows and Anita Liu. (2015), Research methods for Construction, 4th. Blackwell-Science, [ISBN: 9781118915745].
  • P. Farrell. (2016), Writing a Built Environment Dissertation: Practical Guidance and Examples, 2nd. Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781118921920].
  • Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis and Adrian Thornhill. (2019), Research Methods for Business Students, 8th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292208787].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • CIT- Booklet, Department of Construction. Dissertation Support Document..
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCNMG_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management 8 Mandatory
CR_CQTSU_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 8 Mandatory