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12013 (v.3) Building Dissertation 441


 

Area:

Department of Construction Management

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Research methods, library search and literature reviews. Selection of an individual building related dissertation topic. Presentation of a comprehensive dissertation proposal, including appropriate research, bibliography, case studies and analysis.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The ability to consider the problem associated with the design of a research program, it's implementation and to relate this to a choice of Building Dissertation. Significantly progressed towardsthe completion of the Building Dissertation. An understanding of the types of data available from statistical and non-statistical sources, and the appropriateness of these two different types of research.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Collis, J and Hussey, R (2003) Business Research. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillian. Kumar, R (1996) Research Methodology: A Step By Step Guide For Beginners. Longmon.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Formal Examination 20%, Literature Review 50%, Outline Proposal (class exercise) 15%, Presentation of topic 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 40300 Building (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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