Unit name | Research Skills: Literature Review, Data Processing and Presentation Skills |
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Unit code | CENGM0045 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. May |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Civil Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Aims: students will complete a literature review on a technical topic related to Earthquake Engineering and Resilient Infrastructure as preparation for their summer dissertation. In addition to this they will develop a data-management and presentation plan to assist in scoping their dissertation project. They will make a presentation on their preliminary findings to the year cohort.
On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:
ILO 1. Have an advanced understanding of academic referencing
ILO 2. Be able to source literature efficiently on a particular technical topic
ILO 3. Synthesize literature sources and produce a comprehensive literature review report
ILO 4 Have an appreciation for advanced methods of scientific data presentation
ILO 5. Have developed advanced oral presentation skills
11 hrs of lectures plus full day seminar where students will present their preliminary findings:
Please note that regular formative feedback will be provided through teaching activity such as simple exercises and optional activities.
Varies depending on project