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CE50205: Dissertation

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2014/5
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Chemical Engineering
Further information on credits Credits: 30
Further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Modular (no specific semester)
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Dissertation (CW 90% - Qualifying Mark: 30)
  • Dissertation Synopsis (CW 10% - Qualifying Mark: 0)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Distance learning Unit (IEM). Aims:
To complete a substantial research project relating to the IEM course.

Learning Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete the unit will have a deep knowledge of the chosen area of research and the research methods used.

Skills:
To develop skills in formulating a relevant research hypothesis, planning and carrying out the required research, and writing it up as an academic dissertation.

Content:
Identification of a suitable topic for research and setting a hypothesis; a comprehensive literature review; a rigorous academic analysis and discussion; conclusions.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

CE50205 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Chemical Engineering
Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2014/15 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2015/16 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2014/15.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.