Unit name | Research Project Initiation |
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Unit code | EENGM0022 |
Credit points | 60 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Professor. Piechocki |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The aim of the Research Project Initiation is to provide a critical and in-depth literature review for the PhD phase (years 2-4), and where appropriate some initial results. The final report should present the state-of-the-art in your project field; comparing and contrasting results and methodology used in the referenced technical papers. It should also contain recommendations and a plan for the full PhD project stage (including timelines for access to equipment, ethical approval, patient recruitment etc). Each project is carried out under the supervision of two members of staff. Importance is given to the planning of the work programme, the setting and achievement of objectives, the presentation of the results of the work and a work plan for the PhD phase.
The unit aims to enable students to:
The project contains a research or investigative element which allows you to demonstrate individual talent and intellectual ability. It attempts to prepare you for the PhD research phase and as such contains elements of project planning. The project report also provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate report structuring and writing skills.
Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
This applied unit will be largely self-directed by the individual student, co-supervised by a supervisory team.
Project plan, including a critical literature review and project feasibility report (5000 words), 80% (ILO 1, 2, 3)
Poster presentation at the annual CDT symposium, 20% (All ILOs)
Selected literature, references and online material will be provided at the start of the unit