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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2009/10


AR50247: Research dissertation

Click here for further information Credits: 30
Click here for further information Level: Masters
Click here for further information Period: Modular (no specific semester)
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further informationSupplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Description: Aims:
To develop the ability to undertake and report independent research work.

Learning Outcomes:
After successful completion of this unit students will be able to: demonstrate a systematic approach to carrying out independent research, demonstrate a critical awareness of the principal problems limiting progress/performance in the technical area of the dissertation, outline the range of technique/solutions currently being brought to bear on these problems, explain the way in which their chosen approach builds on or compliments the current techniques/solutions, demonstrate self-direction in tackling and solving problems.

Skills:
Written & oral communication. Working Independently. Time management, resource planning, and technical authorship.

Content:
Planning, undertaking and writing up a piece of personal research.
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