Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Dissertation/Advanced Project | |||
| Reference | ACM020 | Version | 2 |
| Created | May 2018 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2014 | SCQF Points | 60 |
| Amended | October 2018 | ECTS Points | 30 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To develop critical abilities in the scholarly assessment, evaluation and interpretation of source material and its application to a specific project. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Formulate a research proposal and translate this into a feasible and well structured plan. |
| 2 | Undertake a major piece of independent research in a strategic aspect of architecture and built environment related to building information modelling management, applying an analytical and critical approach. |
| 3 | Synthesise, present and discuss findings coherently using the appropriate communication tools. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module will provide opportunities for exploration of strategic, practical and philosophical issues developed through research and applied to a specific area. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be delivered and supported online. In addition to a space on Campus Moodle to share information between peers in a cohort, each student will be in direct contact with an appointed supervisor. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 50 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 550 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 600 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | The module is assessed by one component. This will be either a dissertation or an advanced project. 1. A master level (SCQF 11) dissertation of approximately 12,000 words on a BIMM related strategic topic. 2. An industry applied project related to strategic BIMM supported by a clear research framework of 4,000 words explaining the research objectives of the project, related methodologies, and project outcome. This could, for instance, consist of a BIMM implementation project in a built environment practice or run a pilot BIMM project. In addition to the research framework, a technical report documenting all applied aspects of the project is appended to the research framework. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| In order to pass the module students must achieve 40% or greater. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% or better |
| B | 60% or better |
| C | 50% or better |
| D | 40% or better |
| E | 35% or better |
| F | Less than 35% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | BELL, J., 2010. Doing your Research Project (Open University) |
| 2 | BRYMAN, A., 1989. Research Methods and Organisation Studies |
| 3 | Reading lists are issued with the project brief and vary depending on the type of project selected. |
| 4 | CRESWELL, J. W. 2007. Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches, sage publications. |
| 5 | Fellows, Richard, Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment, Construction Management and Economics, 01 June 2009, Vol.27(6), p.605-609 |