MAR3046 : Project and Report in Small Craft Technology
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Narakorn Srinil
- Technician: Mr Ian Howard-Row
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 15 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 25 |
| ECTS Credits: | 20.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
A1. Independently formulate, undertake and report on a substantial design or research project.
A2. To carry out an independent piece of technical investigation involving project integration, design and/or
some research methods.
Outline Of Syllabus
The students will spend the most time independently carrying out research on their chosen topics in small craft technology. The following issues will be discussed in the class:
(1) The nature and basic requirements of research work;
(2) How to carry out literature search, then write literature review, research proposal and project plan;
(3) How to write the final report in the form of a scientific journal paper.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Collection of data post processing and analysis |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Teaching and tutorials [PIP] |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Dissertation writing |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Literature Review and Work Plan |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Accessing databases [PIP] |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Project supervision (3 hr in each semester) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Consultation related to the project (1 hr in each semester) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 260:00 | 260:00 | Project research activities |
| Total | 400:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MAR3043 | Project and Report in Marine Engineering |
| MAR3044 | Project and Report in Naval Architecture |
| MAR3045 | Project and Report in Offshore Engineering |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures provide students with the acquisition of the fundamental research skills and the project framework in terms of timetable, milestones and arrangement for supervision (IKO1-IKO2, ISO1-ISO5).
The project provides an opportunity to be able to independently formulate, undertake and report on a substantial design of research project (ISO1-ISO5).
The student should select a member of staff as a supervisor for their intended project who will help establish the scope and focus of the project.
The student should formally agree with the selected member of academic staff that they will act as their supervisor. The supervisor needs to sign both the initial project specification and literature review & project plan to confirm that they are willing to do so.
The supervisor is also responsible for helping the student with all matters relating to the project and is the primary point of contact for all technical and project management issues.
Students are responsible for maintaining regular contact with their selected supervisors and to maintain a written record of their meetings that is subsequently appended to ‘supporting materials’.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research paper | 2 | M | 75 | Journal paper limited to 12 pgs with a max of 7500words (excld refs) and 10 original figs and/or tables reflecting project outcomes |
| Research proposal | 1 | M | 13 | Literature review (maximum of 3000 words and 2-page project plan identifying work packages, milestones and deliverables) |
| Report | 2 | M | 12 | Supporting files, materials, collection of spreadsheet calculations/tests, and analysis data related to the project |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research proposal | 1 | M | Project Specification. Maximum 600 words plus project objectives and key references |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The information literacy, literature review and final project are intended to assess the acquisition and application of learning skills.
The project is intended to provide the students with an opportunity to carry out a substantial and largely independent piece of research. The examiners assess the ability of a student to produce a written research report that demonstrates the learning outcomes described in IKO1-IKO2 and ISO1-ISO5.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAR3046's Timetable