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CE50272: Dissertation

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: Department of Chemical Engineering
Credits: 30 [equivalent to 60 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 600
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Dissertation period
Assessment Summary: CW 20%, DS 80%
Assessment Detail:
  • Dissertation Presentation (CW 20%)
  • Dissertation (DS 80%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit, you will be able to:
  • Implement and critically evaluate novel research in the context of existing literature.
  • Summarise, analyse and form conclusions based on your research.
  • Recommend future direction of research based on presented findings.
  • Effectively communicate the outcomes of your research.



Synopsis: Undertaking critical data acquisition and analysis, you will work both independently and as part of a research group to undertake research using a combination of different approaches which could be computational, laboratory, or literature based. Working directly with academic staff you will develop and deliver research focused on enhancing the sustainability and environmental credentials of new or existing technologies or techniques relevant to Environmental Engineering.

Content:
  • Independent research supported by academic staff.
  • Dissertation writing


Course availability:

CE50272 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:

Department of Chemical Engineering

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