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POLYTECHNICS MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

COURSE INTRUCTIONAL DURATION CREDIT(S) PREREQUISITE(S)

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CC506 CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT 1 15 WEEKS 1 NONE

SYNOPSIS

CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT 1 enables students to relate the knowledge and display practice skills in civil engineering. This course will also train the student in communication skills, group works, work planning, decision making, recommendation and creativity using all the facilities.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO) Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1.

Produce full project proposal based on knowledge and information in civil engineering studies. (C3)

2.

Adopt values of learning and continuing professional development in relation to the technological changes in civil engineering. (A3)

3.

Demonstrate competency in oral and written communication skills( A3)

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SUMMARY

(15 LECTURE : 00 PRACTICAL)

1.0

RESEARCH TOPIC Types of research; fundamental/basic research and applied research, research topics related to civil engineering field. RESEARCH WRITING Format writing; report, references, appendix. Introduction in research writing; problem statement, research objective, literature view, research methodology; data design, data collection, data analysis. Organise presentation on; the raw data, methods of data presentation. Relate discussion with the research and derive the recommendation for future research. PROJECT SELECTION AND PLANNING Propose a suitable topic for the project from the following categories: laboratories practice, produce civil engineering product/design, academic research/study on product. Selection of concepts/principles/methods suitable for project. PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT PROPOSAL PAPER Preparation method of project proposal, basic content/data for each part of the project proposal. Conduct presentation of proposal with complete information. PRODUCING THE PRELIMINARY PROJECT REPORT Produce the first project report by gathering all the related information/data to complete the first project report. Produce the printed project report and prepare a complete report consist of Chapter 1, 2 and 3.

RTA (02 : 00)

2.0

(05 : 00)

3.0

(02 : 00)

4.0

(04 : 00)

5.0

(02 : 00)

RTA : Recommended Time Allocation

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SYLLABUS

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RESEARCH TOPIC 1.1 Know the types of research 1.1.1 Determine the types of research: a. fundamental/basic research b. applied research. Understand the research topic 1.2.1 List the research topics related to civil engineering field. 1.2.2 Determine the research topic.

1.2

2.0

RESEARCH WRITING 2.1 Understand the writing format 2.1.1 Follow the writing format: a. report b. references c. appendix. Understand the introduction in research writing 2.2.1 Produce statement that functional to attract readers regarding the basic issues of researcher. 2.2.2 Outline the research objectives. 2.2.3 Develop the problems statement (clear and precise statement regarding to the main problems that conclude the needs of research). 2.2.4 Produce writing on research introduction. 2.2.5 Organise presentation on research introduction a. problem statement b. objectives of research c. importance of research d. scope of research. Grasp the literature review 2.3.1 Quote the related previous research. 2.3.2 Distinguish the suitable literature view. 2.3.3 Produce writing on literature review. Appreciate the research methodology 2.4.1 Choose the data design. 2.4.2 Determine the appropriate data collection. 2.4.3 Identify the suitable data analysis. 2.4.4 Produce writing methodology.

2.2

2.3

2.4

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Organise presentation on research methodology.

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Understand the research result 2.5.1 Organise the raw data. 2.5.2 Determine the methods of data presentation. 2.5.3 Generalise the appropriate method of data presentation. 2.5.4 Relate discussion with the research. Know the research discussion and conclusion 2.6.1 Derive the discussion and conclusion of the research. 2.6.2 Derive the recommendation for future research.

2.6

3.0

PROJECT SELECTION AND PLANNING 3.1 Propose a suitable topic for the project 3.1.1 Choose from the following categories: a. laboratories practices using the existing equipment in the civil engineering lab/ workshop b. producing a civil engineering product/design c. academic research/study on civil engineering product/design. Understand the needs to search for more information on the selected topic 3.2.1 Determine the problem statement of the chosen topic. 3.2.2 Conduct research on concepts/principles/methods related to the topic of the project. 3.2.3 Analyse the result of the research above. 3.2.4 Organise selection of concepts/principles/methods that will be used in the project correctly to achieve the stated objectives. 3.2.5 Estimate the project cost. 3.2.6 Derive a specific topic from the category chosen. Know the suitable objectives 3.3.1 Identify the suitable objectives for the topic selected.

3.2

3.3

4.0

PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT PROPOSAL PAPER 4.1 Know the exposure to the preparation method of project proposal 4.1.1 Provides understanding of the basic content/data for each part of the project proposal which includes topic, objective, brief

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description/general overview, operational sequences, block diagram and others. Conduct presentation of proposal.

Understand the needs to seek more information and details after the project proposal is approved 4.2.1 List the tasks to be executed. 4.2.2 Identify the required components/concepts/methods. 4.2.3 4.2.4 List the tools/components or a system related that are available in the market. Acquire tools/components or a system according to the determined justification.

5.0

PRODUCING THE PRELIMINARY PROJECT REPORT 5.1 Understand the research/study should be carried out to produce the first project report 5.1.1 Gather all the related information /data to complete the first project report consist of: a. Chapter 1 (Introduction) b. Chapter 2 (Literature Review) c. Chapter 3 (Methodology). 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5 5.1.6 5.1.7 5.1.8 5.2 Analyse the selected information/data collected. Draw/sketch the schematic of the products that will be produced. Create and prepare flowchart. Prepare an early planning of the design. Determine, prepare and choose the required tools. Prepare a target schedule of the project. Produce the Gantt chart.

Understand to produce the printed project report 5.2.1 Prepare a complete report consist of Chapter 1, 2 and 3. 5.2.2 Produce a complete project report according to the format given by the school/department/program.

* N.B: The topic chosen in semester 5 must carry through in semester 6

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ASSESSMENT The course is assessed through coursework.

ASSESSMENTS SPECIFICATION TABLE (AST) CLO ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR COURSEWORK (CA) Presentation Weekly Report progress work
CLO 3

CONTEXT
CLO 1 CLO 2

40 %

20 %

40 %

Research Topic Research Writing Project Selection and Planning Preparation and Present of the Project Proposal Paper Producing the Preliminary Project Report Remark :

CLO1: Produce full project proposal based on knowledge and information in civil engineering studies. CLO2: Adopt value of learning and continuing professional development in relation to the technological changes in civil engineering. CLO3: Demonstrate competency in oral and written communication skills (x) refers to the quality of assessments

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MATRIX OF COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO) VS PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

Compliance to PLO PLO1 Course Learning Outcome (CLO) 1. produce full project C3 Active Learning and Discussion A3 Presentation, report and Weekly Progress Work LD1 PLO2 LD2 PLO3 LD3 PLO4 LD4 PLO5 LD5 PLO6 LD6 PLO7 LD7 PLO8 LD8 PLO9 LD9 Recommended Delivery Methods Assessment

proposal based on knowledge and information in civil engineering studies. 2. adopt values of learning and continuing professional development in relation to the technological changes in civil engineering. 3. demonstrate competency in oral and written communication skills

Active Learning and Discussion

Weekly Progress Work

A3

Active Learning and Discussion

Presentation, report and Weekly Progress Work

Total

Remarks: LD 1 Knowledge LD 2 Practical Skills LD 3 Communication Skills LD 4 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills LD 5 Social Skills and Responsibilities LD 6 Continuous Learning and Information Management Skills

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LD 7 Management and Entrepreneurial Skills LD 8 Professionalism, Ethnics and Moral LD 9 Leadership and Teamwork Skills

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DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENT LEARNING TIME ACCORDING TO COURSE LEARNING TEACHING ACTIVITY

No. Face to face 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.0 2.1 Delivery Method Lecture Practical Tutorial [ 1 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ] [ 0 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ] [ 0 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ] 15 0 0 Learning and Teaching Activity SLT

Coursework Assessment (CA) Lecture-hour-assessment - Test [0] - Quiz [0] - Discussion [0] Practical-hour-assessment -Laboratory Exercise Tutorial-hour-assessment -Tutorial Exercise

2.2

[0]

2.3

[0]

NON FACE TO FACE 3.0 Coursework Assessment (CA) - Other Assessment Task 4.0 4.1 Preparation and Review Lecture [ 1 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ] - Preparation before theory class eg; download lesson notes. - Review after theory class eg. additional references, discussion group, discussion [ 15 ] [ 10 ] 10

4.2

Practical - Preparation before practical class/field work/survey eg :review notes, [ ] checklist / lab sheets. - Post practical activity eg: lab report, additional references and discussion session [ ] - Preparation before studio work presentation/critique. [ ] Tutorial - Preparation for tutorial Assessment - Preparation for test. - Preparation for quiz [ 0 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ] [ ]

4.3

4.4

[ 0 ] [ 0 ]

[ 0 hour(s) x 2 ] [ 0 hour(s) x 2 ] Total Credit = SLT/40

0 0 40 1.00

Remark: 1. Suggested time for Quiz: 10 15 minutes Test (Theory ) : 20 30 minutes Test ( Practical ) :45 60 minutes 2. 40 National hours is equivalent to 1 credit.

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