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. |
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| 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. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| 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. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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