| Unit name | Research Project |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EMATM0038 |
| Credit points | 60 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Professor. Giuggioli |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Successful completion of the taught component of the MSc in Engineering Mathematics. |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Students will undertake an individual research project allowing them to develop their research skills. At the end of the project the results will be presented in the form of a final dissertation and in a project conference.
Aims:
On successful completion of the dissertation, students will demonstrate ability to:
1. frame a clear, central research question within the project topic chosen;
2. identify and critically review literature relevant to the topic and central research question;
3. understand and apply an appropriate research methodology to investigate the chosen topic;
4. analyse data and/or evidence, where appropriate, and draw approriate conclusions that answer the central research question;
5. integrate conclusions into wider academic debates;
6. produce a project report in a clear, well-written and grammatically-correct style, that conforms to the conventions of academic presentation;
7. use skills of project management including working independently, managing time, working to deadlines.
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 for the project.
Assessment Details
Formative feedback will be through regular meetings with the project supervisor and also through an interim assessment, which will consist of a short presentation to the project assessor(s) and supervisor followed by an interview.
Summative assessment: Dissertation (15,000 words maximum) (100%)
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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 Faculty 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. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
