| MODULE DESCRIPTION FORM DEPARTMENT OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE, OCEAN AND MARINE ENGINEERING NM 965 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT | |||
| Module Registrar: | Taught To (Course): Cohorts for whom class is compulsory MSc Marine Engineering MSc Marine Technology MSc Offshore Floating Systems MSc Ship and Offshore Structures MSc Subsea and Pipeline Engineering MSc Offshore Renewable Energy MSc Technical Ship Management MSc Advanced Naval Architecture | ||
| Other Lecturers Involved: All | Credit Weighting: 60 | Semester: 2 | |
| Assumed Prerequisites: | Compulsory class | Academic Level: 5 | Suitable for Exchange: Y |
| Module Format and Delivery (HOURS i.e. 1 credit = 10hrs of study): Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Groupwork External Online Project Assignments Private Study Total 600 600 | |||
| Educational Aim | |||
| The aim of the individual project is to develop the student’s project development skills and to combine many of the aspects learned during other modules within a specific topic and a coherent body of work. This will be achieved through students carrying out work into a particular topic relating to their theme and preparing a dissertation. | |||
| Learning Outcomes | |||
| On completion of the module the student is expected to be able to LO1 Plan and execute an individual project in an appropriate field of study. LO2 Carry out an in depth investigation of a leading edge topic. LO3 Prepare, analyse and document project findings. | |||
| Syllabus | |||
| The individual project is a major exercise undertaken throughout the period of study. The student will investigate a relevant and agreed topic, adhering to a defined schedule, with the findings being documented in a dissertation. Project topics are selected from a supplied list or may be proposed by the student. Projects may be undertaken in any department with approval, or wholly in industry, in which circumstances a co-supervisor may by appointed. Based on the work of a project, a student will submit an individual dissertation which forms the main basis for assessment. The project report will be submitted in the late of August through MyPlace. | |||
| Assessment of Learning Outcomes | |||
| Criteria For each of the Module Learning Outcomes the following criteria will be used to make judgements on student learning: LO1 Plan and execute an individual project in an appropriate field of study. C1 Coverage, justification and analysis of field of study/topic and objectives. C2 Rationale; Logical arguments (overall and within text); Flow; Completeness; Structure; Consistency; Correctness of assumptions, deductions; Methodology used etc. LO2 Carry out an in depth investigation of a leading edge topic. C1 Critical analysis (problems and solutions); Objectivity. C2 Evaluation; Demonstration of concepts; Case Study. C3 Clarity, completeness and quality of findings and presentation. LO3 Prepare, analyse and document project findings. C1 Description of topic (depth and breadth), references to other work, logical development in the field. C2 Clarity of writing; English; Grammar; Proper use of words; Presentation; Figures; Style; Quality. C3 Description of outcomes, conclusions and recommendations. C4 Evidence of contribution. |
The standards set for each criterion per Module Learning Outcome to achieve a pass grade are indicated on the assessment sheet for all assessment.
| Principles of Assessment and Feedback Please state briefly how these are incorporated in this module. Students will receive feedback on their project proposal submissions in February.They will also receive continuous feedback from the face-to-face meetings with their project supervisors. |
| Assessment Method(s) Including Percentage Breakdown and Duration of Exams | ||||||||
| Examinations | Courseworks | Project | ||||||
| Number | Month(s) | Duration | Weighting | Number | Weighting | Number | Weighting | |
| 1 | 100 | |||||||
| L/Outcomes | LO 1-3 |
Indicate which learning outcomes (L01, L02 etc) are to be assessed by exam/coursework/project as required.
| Coursework / Submissions deadlines (academic weeks): Usually in August as advised by Department (around 16th August) If students miss the deadline they forfeit all of the marks associated with the final submission element of the project i.e. they score zero. As a result they will not get an MSc unless they have mitigating circumstances for missing the deadline. |
| Resit Assessment Procedures: N/A |
PLEASE NOTE:
Students must gain a summative mark of 50% to pass the module. Boards of Examiners may allow a thesis/dissertation to be re-submitted only if the original mark is at least 45%, in which case the re-submission must be made in a month following after the student is advised of the decision.
| Recommended Reading |
| ***Purchase recommended **Highly recommended reading *For reference *Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers. 6th edition by Judith Bell; Stephen Waters ISBN: 9780335264476 Publication Date: 2014 *Developing and applying study skills: writing assignments, dissertations and management reports by Donald Currie Call Number: JSea.MG (C) ISBN: 1843980649 Publication Date: 2005 *How to do a research project: a guide for undergraduate students. 2nd edition by Colin Robson Call Number: K4 (R) ISBN: 9781118691328 Publication Date: 2016 *How to research. 4th edition by Loraine Blaxter; Christina Hughes; Malcolm Tight ISBN: 9780335238675 Publication Date: 2010 eBook *Writing and presenting research. by Angela Thody ISBN: 1412902932 Publication Date: 2006 eBook *Good research guide: for small-scale research projects. 5th edition by Martyn Denscombe Call Number: K4 (D) ISBN: 9780335264704 Publication Date: 2014 *Excellent dissertations! 2nd edition by Peter Levin ISBN: 9780335238637 Publication Date: 2011 eBook *Dissertations and project reports: a step by step guide. by Stella Cottrell Call Number: C Floor YUWC (C) ISBN: 9781137364265 Publication Date: 2014 |
| Additional Student Feedback (Please specify details of when additional feedback will be provided) Date Time Room No Students will receive formal feedback when they submit their proposal Week 7 Session: 2020-21 Approved: |
| Course Director Signature: |
| Date of Last Modifications: 5 October 2021 |
(Updated May 2018)
| MODULE TIMETABLE |
| Module Code: | NM965 | Module Title: | Individual Project | ||||||||||
| Brief Description of Assessment: Students are required to submit a dissertation, in accordance with the class regulations, as the final report on their project. The dissertation is examined by two members of staff, can be checked by the external examiner and shall follow a defined departmental procedure of assessment. Students are required to present an outline project proposal in accordance to guidelines as well as a project justification that may carry a percentage of the overall marks allocated. The MSc dissertation must be submitted by the minimum study period. Submission after this date will be recorded as a failure to meet the course requirements. | |||||||||||||
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