Core Module Information
Module title: Dissertation (Transport) Global Online

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 60.00
ECTS credit value: 30

Module code: CTR11717
Module leader: Achille Fonzone
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Timetables
Description of module content:

Through this module you will be provided with the basic skills to design and carry out research in the transport subject areas at master level. You will work on your research under the supervision of an appointed member of academic staff, and through this you will become a subject expert in a recognised transport issue. You will also learn how to apply a range of research techniques, and all of this combined will aid you in the development of independent learning, critical thinking, and writing skills.More formally, the module comprises two components.The taught part of the module (term 2) offers an introduction to research in transport. You will learn how to identify research objectives and questions linked to the existing knowledge gaps in the transport field. You will actively develop your skills to carry out a literature review, searching for literature by means of the resources available through the University, and learn about research philosophies and methods. The main aim of this part of the module is to get you to think about research issues and how you will apply these to a subject area of your choice

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop research objectives/questions and strategies to address them in the transport field.

LO2: Search for and critically review research literature.

LO3: Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative evidence.

LO4: Draw recommendations for transport policy and research based on factual evidence.

LO5: Write a research proposal.

LO6: Write a medium-long scientific essay.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Achille Fonzone
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 560 Guided independent study
Face To Face Tutorial 20 TUTORIAL
Independent Learning GROUPIND_STUDY 10 Groupwork (Independent Study)
Independent Learning Tutorial 10 TUTORIAL
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 15 5 Week 8 , WORDS= 3000 Words Coursework - Report
Dissertation 85 1~2~3~4~6 Exam Period , WORDS= 15000 Words Coursework - Dissertation
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Achille Fonzone
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 560 Guided independent study
Independent Learning GROUPIND_STUDY 10 Groupwork (Independent Study)
Independent Learning Tutorial 10 TUTORIAL
Face To Face Tutorial 20 TUTORIAL
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 15 5 Week 8 , WORDS= 3000 Words Coursework - Report
Dissertation 85 1~2~3~4~6 Exam Period , WORDS= 15000 Words Coursework - Dissertation
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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