3 ECTS credits
80 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4016460ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
The course ‘research methods in architectural engineering research’ prepares the students to start their ‘masterthesis in architectural engineering’. It focuses on general research skills such as retrieving information in (digital) databases, researching archives, using aids to write extensive documents, citing and referencing, describing and selecting research methods, all within the context of ‘architectural engineering’.
Next to these theoretical topics, professors and researchers present their research program and suggest research subjects.
Students write a scientific paper to motivate the research question, the relation with the design and the design goals.
GROAT, L., WANG, D., Architectural research methods, John Wiley & Sons, 2002
DE JOND, T.M., Ways to study and research. Urban, architectural and technical design, Delft: DUP science, 2002
Weblink ‘How to Write a Research Paper’ from Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Digital documents are published on the electronic learning platform. Students are expected to subscribe to the platform and check the content for updates on a regular base.
The Master of Science in Engineering can conceive, plan and execute a research project, based on an analysis of its objectives, existing knowledge and the relevant literature, with attention to innovation and valorisation in industry and society.
The Master of Science in Engineering can correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper.
The Master of Science in Engineering can think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information.
The Master of Science in Engineering has consciousness of the ethical, social, environmental and economic context of his/her work and strives for sustainable solutions to engineering problems including safety and quality assurance aspects.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
PRAC Presentation determines 20% of the final mark.
SELF Paper determines 80% of the final mark.
Within the PRAC Presentation category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the SELF Paper category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The exam consist of:
- Scientific paper to be handed in before the examination period (80%)
- Oral presentation of the paper during the examination period (20%)
The written paper is assessed by the titulars of the course and the future supervisor (as mentioned in the paper by the student).
The paper is presented for a jury consisting of the titulars and assistents of this course.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Architectural Engineering: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Architectural Engineering: default