5 ECTS credits
125 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4017264ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.

Semester
2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
Dutch
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department and involved faculties/organizations
Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering
Mechanics of Materials and Constructions
Educational team
Willy Bauwens
Danny Van Hemelrijck (course titular)
Activities and contact hours

12 contact hours Lecture
48 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
Course Content

Making a well-considered selection of the master thesis topic is the major objective. Within this context attending the introductory lecture (September) and the lectures providing detailed information (February) related to all possible thesis subjects is mandatory.

Once the topic has been selected the student may start a preliminary investigation/research in cooperation with the promoter. Editing a research proposal containing the main research questions and possible methodologies to solve these is the main goal. Lectures on (i) finding information in digital databases, (ii) making correct references, (iii) how to write a scientific publication/proposal will help performing this task and will yield a more in-depth knowledge of the research topic. A 10-page proposal must be submitted in digital format to the promoter for evaluation.

Additional info

Lecture notes are available on Pointcarré.

Learning Outcomes

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The main objective of this course is to improve the students' skills related to scientific reporting, both oral and written. The course will introduce the student into the scientific research world of ‘civil engineering’ and more specific into the main research topics of the involved departments. Editing a mini research proposal will help the student to use digital scientific databases; he will learn to reference correctly this data. If wanted, the editing of the problem statement, the state-of-the-art, the research strategy and the project planning can be considered as preliminary work of the master thesis. 

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • exam with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

Additional info regarding evaluation

For the 'training in civil engineering research' a report (research proposal of max 10 pages) will be assessed by the supervisor and promoter. 

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)