Synopsis
This course is a compulsory course for all students before they undergo the Final Year Project. In this course, the student will be exposed in various aspect of research including types of research, method of literature review, research design, results and analysis, writing of thesis and journal and also presentation skills. The students will also be exposed to the problem solving methodology, decision making and data collection process. This helps to prepare the students for Final Year Project. The student has to prepare a Pre-Project report in the topic that will be given by their supervisors. At the end of this course, students should be able to understand all aspects of research, conduct research in a systematic way, solve and analyse data and results and write and present project report.
Course Learning Outcomes
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CO |
Course Learning Outcomes |
Programme Outcomes |
Taxonomies & Soft Skills |
Assessment Methods |
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CO1 |
Select information and apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills in addressing civil engineering problem. |
PO1, PO8 |
C3, P1, A1, LL1 |
T, R |
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CO2 |
Recognize and practice the concept of life-long learning in collection of literature reviews for continuous self improvement. |
PO8 |
C1, P1, A1, LL1 |
T, R |
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CO3 |
Perform basic guided research in a systematic way. |
PO2, PO3 |
C3, P3, A2 |
R |
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CO4 |
Prepare and write a research proposal in systematic way. |
PO1, PO2 |
C3, P3, A2 |
R |
Note: (T – Test ; R – Proposal Report (Supervisor); P – Presentation)
Teaching Methodology
1. Concept of research methodology will be demonstrated to students.
2. Students will require discussing their research work with their supervisor.
3. Students will require producing complete research proposal.
4. A few comments from evaluator will be demonstrated to students.
References
1. R. V. Smith (1984).“Graduate Research – A guide for students in the sciences”. ISI Press.
2. D. Madsen (1992). “Successful Dissertation and Theses”. 2nd Edition. Jossey Bass Pub.
3. E. M. Phillips and D. S. Pugh (1987). “How to get PhD – Managing the Peaks and Through of Research”. Open University Press. Milton Keynes: Philadelphia.
4. S. Pokras (1990). “Systematic Problem-Solving and Decision-Making”. Kogan Page Ltd. London: United Kingdom.
5. R. B. Maddux (1988). “Team Building – An Exercise in Leadership”. Kogan Page Ltd. London: United Kingdom.