| Unit name | Research & Communications |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CENG30015 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Mr. Andy Greener |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Successful completion of years 1 and 2 of the H150 Engineering Design degree |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Civil Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Students are required to research and give an oral presentation on a current issue of interest to the Engineering Profession. They will then write a formal paper on the topic. The issue is taken from a list of questions on social, economic, legal and environmental issues relevant to the present time. This Socratic approach to students doing Research and then teaching requires a high level of maturity in the student understanding of topics as well as a sophisticated approach to learning and matching their presentation to the other students’ level of understanding.
Students will be given guidance at the start of the unit on delivering effective presentations and writing formal research papers. A key aspect of the unit is that students also learn to critically evaluate the work of their peers and they are required to provide feedback on their fellow students’ presentations and papers.
At the end of the course the students will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
One oral presentation and feedback on other student presentations (50%)
A technical research paper and feedback on other student research papers (50%)
Submission of written feedback on other students' presentations/papers. This is a mandatory requirement of the unit.
Changes each year and for each student.
