Unit name | Research Project Initiation |
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Unit code | EENGM0022 |
Credit points | 60 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Professor. Piechocki |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The aim of the Research Project Initiation is to provide a critical and in-depth literature review for the PhD phase (years 2-4), and where appropriate some initial results. The final report should present the state-of-the-art in your project field; comparing and contrasting results and methodology used in the referenced technical papers. It should also contain recommendations and a plan for the full PhD project stage (including timelines for access to equipment, ethical approval, patient recruitment etc). Each project is carried out under the supervision of two members of staff. Importance is given to the planning of the work programme, the setting and achievement of objectives, the presentation of the results of the work and a work plan for the PhD phase.
The unit aims to enable students to:
The project contains a research or investigative element which allows you to demonstrate individual talent and intellectual ability. It attempts to prepare you for the PhD research phase and as such contains elements of project planning. The project report also provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate report structuring and writing skills.
Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
This applied unit will be largely self-directed by the individual student, co-supervised by a supervisory team.
Project plan, including a critical literature review and project feasibility report (5000 words), 80% (ILO 1, 2, 3)
Poster presentation at the annual CDT symposium, 20% (All ILOs)
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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.