Module Details

Module Code: INTR9024
Title: Digital AEC Research Project
Long Title: Digital AEC Research Project
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2020/21 ( January 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 20
Field of Study: 5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The learner must undertake advanced independent added value research work through self-directed learning. The learner must undertake a focused literature review, develop and implement appropriate research methods and techniques for the engineering problem addressed. The learner must disseminate the research outcomes through an oral presentation, poster presentation and submission of a dissertation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop a focused literature review from a given project brief, identifying the key areas for further research.
LO2 Identify appropriate research materials and methodologies along with identifying project risks.
LO3 Interrogate the performance of an engineering system/model through the use of appropriate mathematical/analytical/experimental/modelling methods and techniques.
LO4 Prepare a dissertation that details and evaluates the work undertaken and justifies the conclusions reached.
LO5 Demonstrate the appropriate written and oral communication skills and synthesise the research work in the form of presentations, abstracts, executive summaries and a dissertation.
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
General
Supervised self directed learning that addresses the learning outcomes, draws on the overall curriculum content and critically evaluates a specific engineering problem.
Research Methods
The learner is required to undertake a focused literature review and select appropriate research materials and methods and develop a project risk register. Focus must also be given to written and oral communications, plagiarism, research ethics and compliance with the project brief.
Added value work
The learner is required to demonstrate 'added value' through identifying, applying and critically interpreting appropriate, rigorous and advanced research methods and techniques. The learner is expected to incorporate relevant aspects of engineering outside his/her own specific engineering discipline where required and appropriate.
Dissertation
Present a dissertation which communicates and disseminates the research work undertaken and the research outcomes developed. The dissertation should include the design calculations/experimental/analytical/modelling work undertaken, results of the work and how this work contributes to furthering knowledge in the specific engineering field. The learner must demonstrate a deep and fundamental understanding of the specific engineering problem addressed.
Oral and poster presentation
Demonstrate the ability to disseminate the research work and outcomes and communicate effectively to both the engineering community and wider society, through oral and poster presentations. This will include an in-depth question and answer session.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
Submit a report with a focused literature review, the work to be undertaken and the research methodology to be employed. (Attendance at interview may be required).
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 80
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Dissertation submission with regular drafts.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Oral and/or poster presentation on the research project.
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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Review of progress and guidance Every Week 0.50 0.5
Lecture Contact Research Skills Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Project work and independent learning Every Week 26.50 26.5
Total Hours 28.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 28.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Review of progress and guidance Every Week 0.50 0.5
Lecture Contact Research Skills Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Project work and independent learning Every Week 26.50 26.5
Total Hours 28.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 28.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Chris Hart. (2018), Doing a literature review: releasing the research imagination, 2nd. SAGE Publications, [ISBN: 9781526419217].
  • Tony Greenfield and Sue Greener. (2016), Research Methods for Postgraduates, 3rd. John Wiley& Sons, [ISBN: 9781118341469].
  • Peter Levin. (2011), Excellent Dissertations, Student Friendly Guidelines, 2nd. Open University Press, [ISBN: 9780335238637].
  • Gina Wisker. (2008), The postgraduate research handbook, 2nd. Palgrave London, [ISBN: 9780230521308].
  • John A. Sharp, John Peters, Keith Howard, and John Peters. (2002), The Management of a StudentResearch Project, 3rd. [ISBN: 978075468548].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Robert K. Yin. (2018), Case Study Research and Applications: Design and Methods, 6th. SAGE Publications, [ISBN: 781506336169].
  • Edited by Andrew Knight, Les Ruddock. (2009), Advanced research methods in the built environment, Wiley Blackwell, [ISBN: 781444309515].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CBIMD_9 Master of Science in Building Information Modelling and Digital AEC 3 Mandatory