| Unit name | Master Class Seminars |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CENGM0048 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Agarwal |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Civil Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Students will be exposed to scientific presentations related to research topics they may undertake for their MSc dissertation. The major aim of this unit is to provide students with a chance to observe research presented orally and critically analyse research outputs.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:
ILO 1. Be able to write a reflective essay to promote self learning
ILO 2. Be adept at critiquing a scientific paper
ILO 3. Be able to structure and write an essay
ILO 4. Be able to conduct probabilistic seismic hazard analysis for a seismic region and produce a written report on the seismic hazard assessment.;
Students will attend 6 research seminars throughout the teaching block and 2 group sessions where they will debate a research paper as set by the moderator. The open discussion of research will build confidence in their ability to understand and evaluate leading work in the Earthquake and Resilient Infrastructure field.
6 research seminars (6 x 1.5 hrs) 9hrs total
3 paper club sessions (3 x 2 hrs) 6 hrs total
85 hours private study
Reflective essay portfolio (100%) IL0 1-4
Please note that regular formative feedback will be provided through teaching activity such as simple exercises and optional activities.
A reading packet of academic papers will be given to the students. Content will vary from year to year.
