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Core Module Information
Module title: Dissertation and Integrated Engineering Design
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20
Module code: CTR11523
Module leader: Kenneth Leitch
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: Honours Project and Individual and Group Project
Description of module content:

You will perform research to Master?s level under supervision. The findings of the research will be communicated through two major activities:- MEng Dissertation- MEng Conference DayThe production of a Conference paper will develop research paper writing skills and presentation of the research findings at the MEng Dissertation Day, including publication of the Conference Proceedings, will give the opportunity to appreciate the significance of such events. These activities will build upon the Honours project dissertation (CTR10114), developing the scope and/or depth of the associated program of research. Feedback given on this dissertation will also be incorporated in order to elevate the quality of the final output to an academic level.You will also consider a project scheme already prepared and, using industrial input, analyse the deliverability of the project using criteria such a procurement strategy, risk assessment, client and government policy, finance availability and sustainable transport links. You will be required to keep a Project File of minutes of meetings. Students will be given feedback on their self and peer assessment from CTR10115, IPW1, and will therefore have the opportunity to reflect on that information and seek to improve on areas of perceived weakness.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Formulate and design further investigative study and progress this through laboratory and/or desk- based programme of work.

LO2: Recognise the problem solving approach and the role of evidence, insight and testing in the solution of engineering problems as well as critically assessing contributions to the chosen topic.

LO3: Present and defend findings in brief in and in detail through written reports and oral presentation.

LO4: Develop the project design from IPW1 into a more real-life" project design by considering aspects such as project risk health & safety and finance.

LO5: Critically review the deliverability of projects based on procurement and risk assessment within a policy and budget framework.

LO6: Work proactively and interactively with colleagues from industry.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Kenneth Leitch
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 30 Lectures providing details of brief and requirements for both dissertation and IED components as well as skills for research and project planning.
Face To Face Project Supervision 15 Project Supervision associated with IED component will include meetings held with industry mentor(s) the schedule for this is to be determined based on mentor availibility.
Face To Face Project Supervision 20 Project supervision associated with Dissertation component to be delivered by allocated academic supervisor. Meetings to be held on a regular scheduled basis to be determined between students and supervisor.
Online Guided independent study 335 Guided independent study for in line with MEng level of study. Students will be expected to work independently to fulfil learning outcomes, reporting findings to dissertation supervisor/ IED mentor for discussion and guidance at regular intervals.
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 50 1~2~3~4~5~6 Week 13 , WORDS= 6000 Report - this element consists of a combination of (1) research Proposal (2) 4 page paper (3) IED component.Formative feedback is provided as detailed for each case(1) Research Proposal - formative feedback is provided through regular discourse with dissertation supervisor(2) 4 Page Paper - As above, formative feedback provided by supervisor in combination with review of draft by academic responsible for dissertation. (3) Weekly feedback provided through regular engagement with industry mentor and module leader.
Dissertation 50 1~2~3 Week 13 , WORDS= c12000 words Submission of the dissertation will based on completion of a programme of research which will completed over Tr1 and Tri2. Additional components to be submitted in support of this will be 1/ Case for support 2/ 4 page paper 3/ Presentation of 4 page paper at Meng conference event.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
M.Eng Dissertation
 

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