This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
The module will equip students with research skills required to carry out engineering projects in a group and individual settings. These skills include programming and system modelling, academic writing and literature review, presentation skills, project management and group work, as well as IPR and research ethics issues in engineering contexts.
Contact hours: 39
Private Study hours: 261
Total hours: 300
100% Coursework
• BERENDSEN, Herman J. C., 2011. A student's guide to data and error analysis. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0521119405.
• CARGILL, Margaret and O'CONNOR, Patrick, 2009. Writing scientific research articles: strategies and steps. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 1444312049..
• DAY, Robert A. and DAY, Nancy, Scientific English: a guide for scientists and other professionals. Santa Barbara, Calif: Greenwood. ISBN 9780313391736.
• DAY, Robert A. and GASTEL, Barbara, How to write and publish a scientific paper. Santa Barbara, Calif: Greenwood. ISBN 9780313391972.
• GREENFIELD, Tony, Research methods for postgraduates. London: Arnold. ISBN 0340806567.
• ZANDERS, Edward D. and MACLEOD, Lindsay, 2010. Presentation skills for scientists: a practical guide. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN
9780521741033.
• Royal Academy of Engineering "Creating Systems That Work – principles of engineering for the 21st century"
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 identify the current status of a particular research area and define the state-of-art in the area
2 identify and formulate further research which could usefully be undertaken in a defined area of technology
3 plan an individual and group research project, including the definition of objectives, project management, experimental design and data collection and processing within
time and resource constraints, regulatory requirements and the need for sustainability
4 undertake research using logical and effective methodologies, taking into account issues regarding IPRs and research ethics
5 communicate with peers by way of verbal presentation and scientific writing
6 understand team dynamics and roles in engineering projects and plan accordingly
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 show an ability to deal with complex issues systematically and creatively and make judgements in the absence of complete data, and show that they are capable of self-
direction and problem solving.
2 Demonstrate the ability to use and understand a range of modern CAD tools and general ICT.
3 Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
4 Show that they are capable of learning independently, use critical thinking and analysis and demonstrate autonomy in time and resource management.
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