MAR3145 : Project and Report in Offshore Engineering
MAR3145 : Project and Report in Offshore Engineering
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Yongchang Pu
- Technician: Mr Peter Bowes
- Other Staff: Mrs Moira Bent
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Singapore
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 15 |
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 25 |
ECTS Credits: | 20.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
A1. Independently formulate, undertake and report on a substantial design or research project.
A2. To carry out an independent piece of technical investigation involving project integration, design and/or
some research methods.
Outline Of Syllabus
The students will spend the most time independently carrying out research on their chosen topics in offshore engineering. The following issues will be discussed in the class:
(1) The nature and basic requirements of research work;
(2) How to carry out literature search, then write literature review, research proposal and project plan;
(3) How to write the final report in the form of a scientific journal paper.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completing this module, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding to:
IKO1 - Undertake a literature review and write a report including research plan.
IKO2 - Undertake and report on a substantial design or research project.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Opportunities are afforded to develop the following subject-specific skills:
ISO1 - The ability to use library and web-based resources to research the selected topic.
ISO2 - The ability to plan and manage a self-directed research or design project.
ISO3 - The ability to write a journal paper and associated supporting materials.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Literature Review Plan |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Including tutorials |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Reflective Log |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 45:00 | 45:00 | Dissertation writing |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Accessing databases |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 115:00 | 115:00 | Project research activity |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 54:00 | 54:00 | General reading in support of the project |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 114:00 | 114:00 | Application of project research |
Total | 400:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures provide students with the acquisition of the fundamental research skills, building on those introduced in MAR2012, and the project framework in terms of timetable, milestones and arrangement for supervision (IKO1-IKO2, ISO1-ISO3).
The project provides an opportunity to be able to independently formulate, undertake and report on a substantial design of research project (ISO1-ISO3).
The student should select a member of staff as a supervisor for their intended project who will help establish the scope and focus of the project.
The student should formally agree with the selected member of academic staff that they will act as their supervisor. The supervisor needs to sign both the initial project specification and literature review & project plan to confirm that they are willing to do so.
The supervisor is also responsible for helping the student with all matters relating to the project and is the primary point of contact for all technical and project management issues.
Students are responsible for maintaining regular contact with their selected supervisors and to maintain a written record of their meetings that is subsequently appended to ‘supporting materials’.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dissertation | 2 | M | 75 | A journal paper - 7 pages maximum |
Research proposal | 1 | M | 13 | Literature review (5 pages) and project plan (2 Pages) |
Reflective log | 2 | M | 12 | Supporting materials, collection of details of important calculations/tests, and log of meeting with supervisors |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The literature review and final project are intended to assess the acquisition and application of learning skills.
The project is intended to provide the students with an opportunity to carry out a substantial and largely independent piece of research. The examiners assess the ability of a student to produce a written research report that demonstrates the learning outcomes described in IKO1-IKO2 and ISO1-ISO3.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAR3145's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MAR3145's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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