MAR8297 : Dissertation: Project and Report I
MAR8297 : Dissertation: Project and Report I
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Arun Dev
- Lecturer: Dr Ivan CK Tam, Dr Ling Wan, Professor Cheng Chin, Dr Xin Wang, Dr Mohammed Abdul Hannan
- Owning School: NUIS
- Teaching Location: Singapore
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| 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: To present an opportunity to undertake advanced research on an appropriate marine and offshore related topic working mostly alone, and to perform in a structured form the results of that review and limited study and research first in a Literature Review report.
A2: To develop a project brief supplemented by a background and motivation, a brief literature search, aim and objectives, initial thought on methodology, impact on the industry, time line, etc.
Outline Of Syllabus
OS1: The module will have a project briefing which presents a project framework in terms of time table, milestones and arrangement of supervision.
OS2: Besides, critical issues in carrying out a research project such as a project brief (research proposal) with a project plan and Literature Review report, etc. are addressed.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completion of the module, students will have an understanding of:
IKO1: Specialised knowledge in the topic of the dissertation in terms of preparing a project brief and Literature Review report.
IKO2: Conduct an independent Literature Review with a critical evaluation of a current state of knowledge and gap analysis.
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completion of the module, students will have an understanding of:
ISO1: The students will demonstrate skills in Literature Review and propose a project brief (proposal) to fill gaps in knowledge and technology
ISO2: Demonstrate the ability to write a good report and demonstrate excellent presentation of the project brief and Literature Review report.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 45:00 | 45:00 | Assimilation of project |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 2 | 3:30 | 7:00 | Lectures on Research Skills |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 3:00 | 18:00 | Machine Learning and AI; |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 45:00 | 45:00 | Follow-up after various meetings |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 55:00 | 55:00 | Assimilation of Literature Review report |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Workplace visits for the project |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Face to face meetings and email with prospective supervisors and also industrial mentor |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Online discussions led by instructor |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The project briefing provides students wit the acquisition of fundamental research skills and the project framework in terms of timetable, milestones and arrangement for supervision followed by a literature review report (IKO1-2 and ISO1-2).
Students should submit their initial project brief as soon as the module leader makes his announcement about the start of Dissertation: Project and Report I, via email to the module leader. Following on from this, the completed literature review report should be submitted no later than the deadline date set by the module leader. Consequently, it will require the student to demonstrate a wide range of skills like subject-specific skills, core skills and cognitive skills.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 25 | Project Briefing |
| Research proposal | 2 | M | 25 | Maximum 35 pages of A4 including references but excluding any appendixes |
| Written exercise | 3 | M | 50 | Literature Review |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The project brief and literature review report are 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 which demonstrates the intended learning outcomes described in IKO1-2 and ISO1-2
The project brief and literature review report will generally be of a length not exceeding ten (10) pages and thirty-five (35) pages of A4 respectively.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAR8297's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MAR8297's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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