| Unit name | Research Project 4: Preparation for Research Degree |
|---|---|
| Unit code | AENGM0085 |
| Credit points | 40 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Trask |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Research Project 3 (AENG30017). A mark of 70 or greater in Research Project 3 would normally be expected to be able to take this unit. An academic supervisor must be agreed in advance, and a research proposal must be prepared as part of the application and selection process for this unit. The proposal is evaluated by independent academics. The final approval to take this unit is subject to agreement from the academic supervisor and unit director. |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Why is this unit important?
This unit offers the opportunity for students to engage with increasingly advanced research in collaboration with specialist academics. The skills and experience acquired will provide the students with a strong foundation to successfully apply for a research degree.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
This unit enables students to further develop their independent research skills, often building on results from Research Project 3 (AENG30017).
An overview of content
The aim of this unit is to enable students to further develop the skills of managing a significant technical problem that is loosely defined, and whose solution, or method of approach, that has much that is unknown. Specifically, this unit aims to prepare students for application to a research degree (PhD), by enabling in-depth individual study, in combination with developing scientific communication skills.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
Students will have completed an extended piece of independent research, providing them with the skills and experience to apply for a research degree.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this project, the student will have acquired skills to:
Students are supervised by an academic member of staff throughout the duration of the project, who will discuss technical aspects and advise on project direction in regular meetings.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
When assessment does not go to plan:
Reassessment takes an identical format to the original assessment.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. AENGM0085).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
