| Unit name | Research Methods (1) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CENGM0006 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Strachan |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None. |
| School/department | Department of Civil Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The unit will cover the basic research assumptions, paradigms and philosophical positions underlying different traditions in research, review approaches to exploration and definition of problem fields, consider different research design strategies and outline approaches for conducting literature review. Techniques for gathering and rigorously analysing data of both quantitative and qualitative types and reporting of research results in peer reviewed publications will also be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the need to combine different philosophical research positions and quantitative and qualitative approaches when addressing realworld problems in engineering systems which bridge traditional research disciplines. This will enable students to successfully design, conduct and supervise various types of research and give them a broad understanding of the purpose and application of research methods. The unit also provides the basic prerequisite knowledge, skills and building blocks to enable EngD Research Engineers to undertake the Research Methods 2 Unit.
