Unit information: Research Skills in 2020/21

Unit name	Research Skills
Unit code	EMATM0036
Credit points	20
Level of study	M/7
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director	Professor. Giuggioli
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
School/department	School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

This unit will equip students with the skills necessary to plan an original research project in the area of Engineering Mathematics. The unit will address both academic research skill and some transferable skills, e.g. working in groups, scientific writing.

Aims:

• To ensure that students have the research skills to undertake a research project
• To ensure that student are aware of the particular issues of working in the area of Engineering Mathematics
• To enable students to plan a research project.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the unit, the students will be able to:

1. Complete a literature survey in preparation for a major piece of research.
2. Plan a research project in the area of Engineering Mathematics
3. Identify specific skills they require to complete the project and acquire them through independent study

Teaching Information

Teaching will be delivered though regular supervision meetings involving discussion of progress, technical advice, and guidance. These will be supplemented by a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, supported by live online sessions, to provide the key organisational and practical skills required to develop a preliminary technical project report.

Assessment Information

1 Summative Assessment, 100% - Coursework. This will assess all ILOs.

Reading and References

Students are advised individually by their project supervisor(s) on appropriate references depending on their project.