Module Details

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Title Multidisciplinary MRes Research Project
Code RISK661
Coordinator Dr E Patelli
Civil Engineering and Industrial Design
Edoardo.Patelli@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 90

Aims

1) To prepare students in achieving high impact scholarly outputs relating to the area of decision-making under Risk and Uncertainty, by developing their research skills and capabilities through pursuing a multidisciplinary investigation under the guidance of dual academic supervisors (from distinct discipline areas) and industry adviser; this all as preparation for continuing their investigative work further at PhD level.

2) To develop the abilities of the students to work independently and with others to research, design, implement, execute and communicate creative solutions to practical problems.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) The ability to undertake independent research in the area of decision-making under Risk and Uncertainty, and in doing so also critically evaluate current knowledge and available techniques to apply it effectively in a professional context.

(LO2) The ability to use the existing literature and appropriate methodologies, including research texts/journals and computational tools/software, to obtain and organise information on topics related to Risk and Uncertainty.

(S1) The ability to demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems within the domain of Risk and Uncertainty, and be able to act autonomously in planning and implementing solutions in a professional manner

(S2) The ability to make use of the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: (a) the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; (b) decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations; (c) independent learning required for continuing professional development.


Syllabus

 

Synthesis of information from relevant literature and other elements of the MRes course, to produce a review paper for a feasibility study investigation.

Preparation of a plan of research work, and its conduct over an extended period: gaining a comprehensive understanding of applicable techniques; analysing and extracting salient information; undertaking critical analyses for communication.

Synthesis and evaluation of knowledge of a particular topic and its use, to produce a research summary paper and associated poster for advanced scholarship.

Preparation and presentation of research reports, posters and papers, in making an original contribution to knowledge, this is to be of high international standing in the area of decision-making under Risk and Uncertainty.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: A mixture of generic and bespoke seminars focused on IT-related support specific to risk determination and uncertainty quantification, (e.g. models, software, industry-relevant tools, etc), this provided by industry experts and external partners supportive of the CDT.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: Regular project meetings with academic supervisor(s) and industrial advisors, to guide the direction and quality of research work being proposed, undertaken and published.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 3 - Workshop
Description: A week-long colloquia (in the form of an Easter School) comprising master-classes given by experts in technical aspects of risk determination and uncertainty quantification (to augment students' ongoing research investigative work), and in academic publishing (to ensure students' final MRes outputs can be of an in ternational standard for later publication in the early stages of the PhD element of the CDT)
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 4 - Assessment
Description: Preparation of papers (feasibility study proposal and literature review; interim findings and report; along with summary paper and poster suitable for an international conference) and presentations to panels of supervisors and external advisors; as well as interim output at a poster-session of the colloquia.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   30

50

    30

40

150
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 750
TOTAL HOURS 900

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Feasibility report and presentation: Critical appraisal of literature and feasib There is a resit opportunity. Assessment Schedule (When) :Early in Semester 2  Report maximum 25 pa    25       
Research poster presentation: Interim findings of investigative work There is a resit opportunity. Assessment Schedule (When) :End of Semester 2 (preferably linked to annual PhD conference)  Max 15 minutes (Pres    25       
Summary paper, contextual statement and presentation There is a resit opportunity. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 3  Summary paper mimimu    50       

Recommended Texts

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