CEG8496 : MSc Project and Dissertation in Transport Engineering
CEG8496 : MSc Project and Dissertation in Transport Engineering
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Shahana Avathkattil
- Demonstrator: Dr Shuo Li, Mr Simon Edwards
- Lecturer: Professor Phil Blythe, Dr David Golightly, Dr Duo Li
- 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: | 10 |
Semester 3 Credit Value: | 50 |
ECTS Credits: | 30.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
The aim of this module is to enable students to put their specialist skills, knowledge and understanding into practice through the medium of a written dissertation.
Outline Of Syllabus
At the end of the MSc programme, the student is required to submit the final dissertation.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completion of this module, students will have developed an advanced knowledge , at the forefront of one or more of the aspects of their discipline, and be able to apply this knowledge to the solution of complex problems informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering (M1).
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completion of this module, students will have had opportunities to enhance their skills in the generation, interpretation and use of data relevant to their discipline. The mapping of certain AHEPv4 learning outcomes to each intended skills outcome is indicated in each point. By the end of the module a student will be able to:
1) critically assess the value of data and other information on a topic (M4);
2) formulate or recognise key hypotheses, and identify key data/information that would allow these hypotheses to be tested (M2);
3) design solutions to a research problem that evidence some originality and consider applicable health and safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental/commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards (M5);
4) select and apply appropriate data collection methods through field, laboratory, or other means (M1 and M3);
5) select and apply appropriate computational analytical techniques (recognising their limitations) to model complex problems and/or test hypotheses (M3);
6) present and summarise data and critically appraise their significance to reach substantiated conclusions (M2 and M3);
7) communicate (in writing) the motivation, methods and findings of a research project effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences (M17);
8) assess and address risks and ethical issues for their project (M8, M9).
Depending on the topic of the project, students may also develop skills in systems approaches (M6) laboratory and workshop (M12), and in applying appropriate engineering technologies (M13).
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 155:00 | 155:00 | Directed reading |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 18 | 0:30 | 9:00 | Supervisory meetings |
Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 369:00 | 369:00 | Research leading to dissertation |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 66:00 | 66:00 | Includes background reading and reading of lecture notes for a full understanding of the material. |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Module Talk |
Total | 600:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Students practice and develop their discipline related skills and knowledge, and their generic skills, through the medium of an individual research project. Some taught lecture/small group teaching sessions provide introduction to generic skills (eg literature reviews). They gain the skills and knowledge delivered by the module mostly by "learning through doing" as they undertake the project. They are, in addition, supported by one or more academic supervisors who can advise on methodologies and interpretations.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Case study | 3 | M | 100 | Written dissertation assessed in semester 3, approx 100-120 pages or 15,000 - 25,000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The specialist and generic skills, and the knowledge and understanding practised and developed during this module are assessed primarily through examination of a written dissertation.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8496's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CEG8496's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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