Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
research a topic in a systematic and comprehensive way; to assemble and present data in a logical format with a focus on high quality technical writing; |
LO2 |
complete a literature review, case-study, carry out laboratory test, design & prepare engineering drawings as appropriate for a particular topic; |
LO3 |
where appropriate present design calculations, detailed drawings and make oral presentations on technical subjects and defend the subject in a logical, precise and coherent manner; |
LO4 |
develop contacts with external bodies/parties involved in current local Civil Engineering projects; |
LO5 |
reflect on the work they have carried out on an ongoing basis via a weekly journaling practice |
Indicative Content |
Introduction
Projects involve an engineering investigation into a selected topic. As Civil Engineering is such a diverse subject, a wide range of subject matter is covered in any one year. The emphasis of the investigation may be a literature review of a particular topic, together with
i. a case study highlighting the practical use of the theory, or
ii. experimentation & assessment of results, or
iii. analysis of a particular problem, or
iv. a more in-depth literature review of that topic or
v. the design and detailing of elements of a project.
Students can undertake the project individually or in teams of two or three students.
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Selecting a Project Topic
Students are encouraged to present a project topic that is of practical relevance in an area of Civil Engineering. This enable the student to obtain a useful insight into the process of addressing a real engineering problem, identifying possible solutions & assessing them, before a suitable solution is selected & presented to his or her client in the form of a detailed & accurate report.
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Project Work and Submission
The overall content of the project can be summarised as:
i. Literature review of the subject area in which the project is based.
ii. Oral presentations to staff and peers on proposed topic.
iii. Design & engineering drawings/laboratory test/case¬study/critical analysis of in-depth literature review as appropriate.
iii. Submission of a final technical report &/or design & engineering drawings as appropriate.
iv. Oral presentations to staff and peers on final project submission.
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Examples of Typical Projects
1) Critical appraisal of traffic flows on Carlow Inner Relief Road
2) Desk study for flood relief options for Graignamanagh
3) Effect of admixture X on concrete tensile strength
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Jonathan Anderson, Millicent Poole. (2001), Assignment and thesis writing, John Wiley & Sons, Milton, Qld., [ISBN: 0471421812].
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Derek Swetnam. Writing Your Dissertation: How to Plan, Prepare and Present Your Work Successfully, How to Books Ltd, p.144, [ISBN: 1-85703-445-7].
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Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams. (2003), The craft of research, Second. University of Chicago press, Chicago, [ISBN: 0-226-06568-5].
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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This module does not have any other resources |
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