Module Details

Module Code: CIVL7001
Title: Civil Eng Research Project
Long Title: Civil Eng Research Project
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The student works as part of a team to carry out an investigation into a selected engineering topic. The emphasis is on the current status of a particular area of engineering and a survey of the relevant engineering literature. This is accompanied by a case study, experimentation, analytical work or a detailed literature review.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Research the available literature on a specified engineering topic
LO2 Carry out appropriate designs, experimentation, feasibility study or in-depth investigation relevant to the subject matter
LO3 Write a comprehensive engineering report
LO4 Demonstrate the appropriate oral communication skills required of the engineer
LO5 Display initiative, teamwork and problem-solving skills
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
Literature survey and review
Review of literature in a specialised area of Civil Engineering
Specific engineering topic
One or more of the following relevant to the agreed topic: case study, feasibility study, design/construct/test, specialist analysis, etc.
Written report
Professional report prepared by students written in a manner appropriate to the topic
Oral Presentation
Joint presentation with team partner - presentation of entire project to specialist audience
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 5
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Preliminary findings
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Final findings
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 80
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Detailed and comprehensive report reflecting the work carried out and initiative, decision making, application and demonstration/performance of project outcomes
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
Tutorial Contact Group consultation with project supervisor Every Week 0.67 0.670000016689301
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Carrying project to completion as part of a team Every Week 13.33 13.3299999237061
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.67
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Tutorial Contact Consultation with project supervisor Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Carrying project to completion Every Week 13.67 13.6700000762939
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.33
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • P. Levin. (2011), Excellent Dissertations, 2nd. Open University Press, [ISBN: 9780335238613].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • J.A. Sharp, J. Peters, K. Howard. (2012), The Management of a Student Research Project, 3rd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780566084904].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 6 Mandatory
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 6 Mandatory