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Research in Construction (ABPL90358)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email:
Valerie Francis
vfrancis@unimelb.edu.au
Enquiries
Current Student: http://ask.unimelb.edu.au/
Web: http://msd.unimelb.edu.au/
Overview
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This subject critically reviews established and emerging research areas in the field of construction. This is accompanied by an exposition of the underlying research objectives, the methods in use or required, and the challenges and limitations of the methods.
Designed as an advanced, hands-on introduction to the culture and protocols of disciplinary research in construction, the subject has two aims: 1) To equip students with the skills necessary to conduct rigorous and original research; 2) To provide them with an opportunity to develop a scholarly foundation and a theoretical framework for an investigation of their choice.
The subject concentrates on the preliminary stages of research, from defining a research question through to planning and commencing the research. The product of their work constitutes the basis for original empirical research project conducted in ABPL90359 Research Practicum in Construction and forms an integral part of the final research report of that subject.
Intended learning outcomes
- To provide students with a broad understanding of objectives, hurdles and strategies of research in construction fields;
- To facilitate critical thinking and analytical ability in the construction discipline;
- To help develop appropriate research questions and hypotheses;
- To teach how to seek out, evaluate and retrieve information, using appropriate research methods, from multiple sources;
- To teach students how to comprehend complex concepts and to express them lucidly, orally and textually;
- To introduce students to the ethics associated with knowledge acquisition and usage;
- To provide training in research topic definition, literature reviewing, research planning and development, and report writing.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should have developed the skills required to:
- Written and graphic communication of ideas
- Development of logical arguments
- Textual (and other information) analysis
- Critical evaluation of policies and practices
- Use of citations and sources
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following courses
MC-CM Master of Construction Management
MC-CONMG2Y Master of Construction Management (200 points)
MC-CONMG3Y Master of Construction Management (300 points)
OR
Written approval from the subject coordinator and the program coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ABPL90066 | MSD Research Project Short (12.5 Points) |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ABPL90067 | MSD Thesis -Semester Long (25 Points) |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
ABPL90217 | MSD Minor Thesis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Assessment 1: Preliminary problem definition and literature review of 1,000 words on the topic defined by the student in consultation with the subject coordinator due in week 6 and worth 15%
Assessment 2: 10-15 minutes oral presentation based upon research proposals due in week 10 and worth 20%
Assessment 3: A scholarly report of 4,000 words containing research problem definition, development proposal and literature review on a topic defined by the student in consultation with the subject coordinator, and establishing the basis for the empirical work that will be carried out in NEW “Research Practicum in Construction” due in last week of semester and worth 65%
Hurdle requirement: A pass must be attained in all assessments in order to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Valerie Francis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email:
Valerie Francis
vfrancis@unimelb.edu.au
Enquiries
Current Student: http://ask.unimelb.edu.au/
Web: http://msd.unimelb.edu.au/
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Research and Development - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022