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Research in Construction (ABPL90358)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into one of the following:
- 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-CM Master of Construction Management
- GC-ENVDES Graduate Certificate in Environmental Design
- 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
- 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-CMPROP Master of Construction Management/Master of Property
Option 2
Admission into one of the following:
- 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-CM Master of Construction Management
- 400pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
- 400pt Program course entry point in the MC-CMPROP Master of Construction Management/Master of Property
AND
Six of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90086 | Environmental Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90290 | Fundamentals of Built Environment Law | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90292 | Construction of Buildings | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90293 | Commercial Construction | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90312 | Cost Management | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90313 | Management of Construction | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90324 | Materials and Structures | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90335 | Contract Management | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Option 3
Written approval from the Course coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90066 | MSD Research Project Short (12.5 Points) | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90067 | MSD Thesis -Semester Long (25 Points) |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
ABPL90217 MSD Minor Thesis
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Preliminary problem definition and literature review on the topic defined by the student in consultation with the subject coordinator
| Week 6 | 15% |
An oral presentation about the research and its design, presented at the simulated Research in Construction Conference
| Week 10 | 20% |
A scholarly report containing: problem statement, literature review, research question, and the research design on a topic defined by the student in consultation with the subject coordinator, and establishing the basis for the empirical work that would be carried out in ABPL90359 - Research Practicum in Construction
| Week 12 | 65% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Natalie Galea Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week ( 1X2 hour lecture and 1X1 hour tutorial) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024