UP41899 – Research Project - Part II (Final Project)

Synopsis

This is the part II of the research project. In this course, the students are exposed to the basic research knowledge and skills in producing a research thesis including the planning and conducting data collection, data processing and analysis to address the project aims and objectives and making conclusions. Finally, formulating a scientific paper based on the research project and presenting it to the audience. This research project must be carried out in individual basis.

Workshops, Research work, Thesis writing, Scientific paper writing, Submission of the seminar paper, Submission of the thesis, Seminar paper presentation, Thesis presentation

Course Outline

Course	: UP41899 – Research Project
Core/Specialization	: Specialization
Programme	: Bachelor of Science Honours in Surveying Sciences
Department	: Surveying & Geodesy/RSGIS
Faculty	: Faculty of Geomatics
Contact Hours	: 360
Year	: IV
Semester	: I
Coordinator	:
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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:
No.	Course Learning Outcome	Programme Outcome	Assessment Methods
1.	Plan suitable techniquesin solving geomatic related problem effectively	P02, P03, P04, P08	Supervisor evaluation, thesis evaluation, proposal viva
2.	Applythe suitable techniques and skills in solving geomatic related problems	P02, P03, P04, P08	Supervisor evaluation, thesis evaluation, proposal viva
3.	Communicate project deliverable in writing and oral presentation	P07, P09	Supervisor evaluation, thesis evaluation, Scientific paper
4.	Critical thinking and problem solving	P05	Supervisor evaluation, proposal evaluation, scientific paper
5.	Work independently and collaboration with others in an organization	P10, P13, P14	Supervisor evaluation
6.	Resources management	PO0, P08, P11	Supervisor evaluation
7.	Intellectual integrity and adherence to the truth	P12	Supervisor evaluation, proposal evaluation

Student Learning Time (SLT)

Teaching and Learning Activities	Student Learning Time (hours)
Directed Learning
Workshops Supervisor guidance/supervision	12 38
Independent Learning
Student-Centered Learning (SCL) Literature review Data collection, processing and analysis	100 150
Self-Learning (Library & Internet)	38
Research thesis development	100
Scientific Paper development	100
Assessment
Seminar paper presentation	01
Proposal presentation and viva	01
TOTAL (SLT)	540

References

Research Methodology for Management -- 1998 Dediyagala, Nanda
Research Methodology for Management : A Graduate Student HandBook – 1998, Dediyagala, Nanda
Research Methodology for Management -- 1998 Deniyagala, Nanda
Introducing Research Methodology : A Beginner's Guide to Doing a Researchroject – 2011, Flick, Uwe
Research methodology and statistical techniques -- 1991 Gupta, Santosh

Grading

Evaluation by the supervisor	40%
Workshop attendance	10%
Seminar paper and presentation (evaluation panel)	20%
Thesis and Presentation (evaluation panel)	30%
Total	100%
**** At the part II, it is evaluated for 4 credits for the thesis and 2 credits for the research paper. Final grading will be the total of 8 credits from part I and par II.