| 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 |
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.
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
Lectures and one-on-one meeting
10 hours of lectures
Full day seminar - presentation of research project plan - 6 hours
184 hours of private study, including preparation of literature review, preparation for lectures and seminar.
Students will receive formative feedback on through meetings with their supervisor for the unit. (formative feedback on the project plan will also help prepare students for the research project)
Summative assessment
Preliminary Report (3,000 words) 75% - marked by an independent assessor
Research project plan 25% - marked by the assessor with formative feedback from the supervisor
Students are advised individually by their project supervisor(s) on appropriate references depending on their project.
