Module Information Guide: Civil Engineering Department

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Author/Department
Type Template Academic Practices
Approval Date 06/02/2020 Effective Date 06/02/2020
Review Date 04/02/2020 Next Review Date 03/02/2021
MODULE INFORMATION GUIDE
Civil Engineering Department
Module Name : Research Project

Module Code : CPCM 0008
Level :M
Credit Points : 60
Details of the Instructors:
Module Leader Dr. Hussin Yahia
Module Instructor Room No Telephone Email Office Hours

Number
 Dr. Mahmoud Discussion Ext : 652 mdawood@mec.ed To be set on

Dawood Rooms u.om SIS
 Dr. Omar Al Obaidi oalobaidi@mec.edu
.om
Note: Students should make an appointment with their respective instructor through SIS and
meet them accordingly.
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Welcome!
Dear Students,
This booklet gives you the basic information on the Research Project (CPCM 0008) module and
the framework that will guide you throughout your study. While this booklet gives you
information on the module alone, for the details on other policies, you are advised to read your
Student Handbook carefully.
Research Project module is a relatively advanced module which intends to further the depth
and breadth of the students’ knowledge thus necessitates good comprehension and writing skills.
To do so, it intends to build on the fundamental knowledge garnered in your UG and PG studies.
Moreover, learning this module is challenging and exciting at the same time as it requires you to
make sense out of what you have studied so far. The teaching and learning approach employed
for this module will ensure that the activities are student-centric to instill necessary skills needed
for lifelong learning. In that regard, a combination of problem-based learning and brainstorming
sessions will be conducted on a one-to-one meeting. Besides enhancing the teaching and learning
process, students also carry the responsibility of attempting and completing the related tasks and
activities that are assigned to them within the specified timeframe.
Wishing you all the very best!
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1. Introduction
This module will develop the participant's research and investigative skills by carrying out an
independent investigation into a specific area of Civil Engineering / Construction / Built
Environment under the supervision of a member of academic staff experienced in the field of
enquiry. This includes the development of a thorough understanding of problem identification,
research design and methodology, data collection, interpretation and analysis of the data, and
effective report writing.
2. Module Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, you should be able to:
1) Undertake a demanding piece of investigative work related to Civil Engineering / Construction

/ Built Environment, applying intellectual and technical skills to the chosen area of inquiry.
2) Acquire literature and other information, and synthesise this to provide a comprehensive
understanding of the previous research related to the topic of investigation.
3) Select and design research and analytical techniques appropriate to the nature of the defined
area of study.
4) Acquire primary and/or secondary data sources to investigate the chosen problem and
critically evaluate this data.
5) Structure and write a comprehensive account of the research.
6) Orally defend key aspects of the thesis to academic members of staff.
3. Credit Points & Student Effort Hours

Credit Points reflect the overall effort that students need to make to successfully complete a module.
Notionally, one credit point represents 10 hours of student effort. We recognize that every student
has his/her own style, pace and creative approach to learning. The following is hence only a
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suggestive guide on how you could utilize the student effort hours (SEH) for this module. You are
requested to use the following to develop your learning plan including timelines for the module latest
by the second week of the semester.
Credit Points = 60
Student Effort Hour per credit point = 10
Total student effort hours for this module (over two semesters) = 60 * 10 = 600
Class contact hours per student over two semesters = 0.5 hours / week * 30 weeks = 15 hours
Student’s independent work effort = 600 – 15 = 585 hours over a period of two semesters
Equivalent to 292.5 hours per semester
Activities Expected Hours needed % of Marks(if any)

Proposal Preparation
 Critically evaluate the
available body of knowledge
in the research area
 Formulate the problem
29 Hours 10%
statement
 Set SMART objectives
 Submit Proposal in time
Main Report
 Critically evaluate the
available body of knowledge
in the research area 512 Hours (equivalent to
 Revise the learned 75%
256 hours per semester)
aspects/topics
 Prepare and finalise the
literature review section of
the research project
Oral Presentation 44 hours 15%
Total 585 hours 100%
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4. Significance of the module for your programme

Note that research is always conducted in context following a systematic approach. Therefore,
this module will introduce you to the detailed research protocol. In reading for this module,
therefore, you will be acquainted with the standard protocol for conducting a scientific research
and disseminating your findings. The module also helps you to garner critical thinking skills,
creativity, problem-solving skills, communication skills, decision-making and other skills that
employers are expecting from you as graduates - employability skills.
5. Module Sequence/ Module placement in the program structure

This module helps students finish a particular sequence of modules as per the requirements of the
specialization as given below.
PRE – REQUISITES CO – REQUISITES MODULE PLAN FORWARD
6. Delivery Methods
The module delivery is accomplished via a 30 minutes one-on-one meeting between the
student and the supervisor in a week. Therefore, the student should note much of the
learning experience is through student own learning. However, tailor-made supplementary
assistance will be provided in the form of seminars, workshops, guest lectures, etc.
7. Class Schedule
Class schedule
Sessions Timings Faculty

A Sunday (17:00-20:30) Dr. Hussin Yahia
B Sunday (17:00-19:30) Dr. Mahmoud Dawood
C Wednesday (17:00-19:30) Dr. Omar Al Obaidi
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8. Weekly Delivery Plan
Week # Topic References Activities Remark

Spring 2019
1 MIG and Introduction Textbooks and
recommended
reading
materials
Proposal
2 Research project title Textbooks and Potential topics
selection recommended are discussed
reading between the
materials student and the
supervisor
3 Research title selection and Textbooks and Narrowing down
preparing the proposal recommended the research title
reading and title selected
materials
4 Preparing research project Textbooks and
proposal recommended
reading
materials
5 Proposal defence
Writing the Literature Review Chapter
6 Critical evaluation of Textbooks and Workshop on
available literature in the recommended paraphrasing
research area reading
materials
7 Critical evaluation of Textbooks and
available literature in the recommended
materials
8 Critical evaluation of Textbooks and
available literature in the recommended
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materials
Writing the Methodology Chapter
9 Drafting the research Textbooks and Workshop on
methods, techniques and recommended research
approaches reading methodology
materials
10 Drafting the Methodology Textbooks and
Chapter recommended
reading
materials
Data Collection
11 Collecting and organizing Textbooks and
data recommended
reading
12 Collecting and organizing Textbooks and Workshop on
data recommended data collection
reading and analysis
data recommended
reading
14 Collecting an organizing Textbooks and
data recommended
reading
data recommended
reading
Summer 2019
1 Data analysis Textbooks and
recommended
reading
2 Data analysis Textbooks and
recommended
reading
Writing Results and Discussion Chapter
3 Data Analysis Textbooks and Workshop on
recommended results
reading interpretation
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4 Results and discussion Textbooks and

recommended
reading
5 Re-visit literature Textbooks and
recommended
reading
6 Re-visit literature
7 Review Results and
Discussion
8 Review Results and
Discussion
9 Review of Results and
Discussion
10 Review of Results and
Discussion
Conclusion Chapter
11 Conclusion
12 Conclusion
13 Recommendations (if any)
14 Recommendations (if any)
15 Presentations
Note: The weekly plan is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
9. Reading List and useful Websites

You are expected to read in depth and integrate it with your ideas and understanding of the topics.
Doing so will significantly enhance your chances of success. Consequently, the scope of references
provided aims to allow you to explore topics or issues in greater depth, and to give you a range and
choice of sources for reading.
9.1. Books
9.1.1. Text Book

1) Richard F. Fellows., Anita M. M. and Liu. (2015) Research methods for construction, 4th
ed, Wiley Blackwell.
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2) Petter Farrell. (2016) Writing Built Environment Dissertations and Projects: Practical
Guidance and Examples. Wiley Blackwell.
9.1.2. Reference Book(s)
1) Naoum, S.G. (2007) Dissertation research and writing for construction students. 2nd ed,
Butterworth-Heinemann
9.2. Journals and Periodicals

Alongside textbook reading you are strongly encouraged to extend your reading into relevant and
appropriate journal articles and other case studies.
The electronic journal access provided by the Coventry University and other major bodies will also be
beneficial for you to extend your reading for the assignment and other examinations.
MEC Library Portal provides access to some of the leading journals (E Resources) in the relevant field.
Students are advised to utilize these resources as per their requirements and enhance their learning
skills.
9.3. Internet and the World Wide Web

You are encouraged to search the Internet for resources on your own, and you are encouraged to
share with your fellow class members in case you come across any useful sites.
10. Assessment Details
10.1. Assessments
Assessment # Assessment type Assessment week Maximum mark

(Assessment weightage)
1 Assignment 1 10
(Research Proposal)
2 Assignment 2 75
(Research Report)
Assignment 3 (Oral 15
3
Presentation)
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 All assessments shall be evaluated out of 100 and then scaled down to the corresponding
assessment weightage as given in the assessment matrix. However, the complexity of the
assessment shall remain as per that weightage.
 The course work (Internal Assessment) marks are provisional until the Exam Board has approved
the same at the end of the semester.
The following text is to be included in MIG if module is on the Coventry University program
 A minimum of 50 percent, based on the overall performance in all the assessments put together is
required for passing the module. However, there is an additional pass requirement in the case of
all modules that have coursework assessment and end semester examination components:
Students shall be considered to have passed such modules only if they have scored a minimum of
35% marks in the external examination (end semester examination threshold pass mark) in
addition to attaining an overall aggregate pass mark of 50%. (* The regulation on end semester
threshold pass mark shall be applicable to all students joining MEC from Spring 2017 semester
onwards.)
10.2. Module Assessments mapped to Module Learning Outcomes and their

alignment to specific programme learning outcomes and Learner Attributes
This grid maps all the assessments of the module with appropriate Module LOs, Programme LOs and
MEC Learner's Attribute.
Note: Programme LOs of the identified programme can be taken from respective programme manager
or programme document
Programme
Assessment Learner
1 2 3 4 5 6 Learning
Type Attributes
Outcomes
K1, K3, K4, Professional

K5; CS3, CS5; Competence,
Assignment 1 √
GC1, GC3, Ethical
GC4; QH3, Awareness and
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Assignment 2 √ √ √ √ QH4 Practice,

√
Leadership skills,
communication
Assignment 3 √ skills & Lifelong
Learning
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
a) Knowledge
Expected knowledge outcomes include acquisition of a substantial body of knowledge, including
critical awareness of current problems, theories and developments. Graduates are expected also
to have acquired knowledge of the outcomes of recent research and to understand its impact on
the store of established knowledge. Graduates should be aware of new issues emerging as a
result of discoveries in recent research.
b) Cognitive Skills
Cognitive skills include the ability to evaluate critically recent research, assess its validity,
reliability and significance; and, where relevant, the ability to propose alternative interpretations
and directions for further research. It is important that cognitive skills include the ability to apply
relevant concepts, principles and research techniques to new issues and problems in creative
ways.
c) General Competencies
General competencies include the ability to use a range of research and problem solving
techniques. Graduates should have knowledge of how research techniques are best used and of
how to adapt research techniques to create, interpret and apply new knowledge. General
competencies also encompass the ability to develop comprehensive reports and concise public
communications, as well as to report effectively on complex interpretations and make
recommendations. Graduates should have the ability to lead teams to effectively address and
resolve complex and/or controversial issues.
d) Qualities of Holders of Masters Degrees
Holders of Master’s degrees should have the ability to act independently and creatively in
analyzing problems. They should be able to apply their knowledge and skills in the investigation
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of problems and development of solutions. Holders of Master’s degrees should have the ability
to make sound judgments on complex issues and communicate their conclusions effectively to
specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Successful graduates accept responsibility for their own learning and future professional
development. They are characterised by commitment and the ability to work in cooperation with
others in identifying issues and resolving problems.
The programme outcomes are described below:
Knowledge - Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the programme a student should be able to demonstrate

knowledge and understanding of:
K1: Advanced principles of construction project and cost management and their relationship to
contemporary, real-world applications;
K2: Advanced analysis relevant to the programme subject areas;
K3: The implementation and critical evaluation of solutions relevant to the subject areas
K4: The planning, execution and critical evaluation of projects in the field of construction
project and cost management at a professional or equivalent level.
K5: Identify the ability to plan, implement and evaluate the problems in/outside of the domain
skill/ area
Cognitive Skills: Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the programme a student should be able to:
CS1 Evaluate critically recent research; assess its validity, reliability and significance.
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CS2 Propose alternative interpretations and directions for further research.
CS3 Apply relevant concepts, principles and research techniques to issues and problems in
creative ways.
CS4 Analyse and resolve complex problems creatively.
CS5 Demonstrate the ability to take decisions systematically and develop persuasive
arguments.
General Competencies: Intended Learning Outcomes
GC1 Demonstrate leadership capabilities and team working skills.
GC2 Actively taking initiatives to be self-directed to update the knowledge and skills.
GC3 Adapt to emerging technologies and contemporary issues related to their work.
GC4 Lead teams effectively to address and resolve complex and/or controversial issues
GC5 Develop comprehensive reports, interpret and apply new knowledge and problem solving
techniques
GC6 Practice professional work ethics and demonstrate empathy to fellow beings
Qualities of Holders of Masters Degrees: Intended Learning Outcomes
QH1 Ability to act independently and creatively in analyzing problems
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QH2 apply their knowledge and skills in the investigation of problems and development of
solutions
QH3 Ability to make sound judgments on complex issues and communicate their conclusions
effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences
QH4 ability to work in cooperation with others in identifying issues and resolving problems
Programme Learning Outcomes
Exhibit professional competence relevant to the field of Computing and Information Systems by
demonstrating appropriate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and
theories, and a sound grasp of science, mathematics and the technological base;
 Demonstrate their ability to learn by undertaking appropriate level of evaluation, analysis and
interpretation of data and, when necessary, design experiments and use laboratory and workshop
equipment to generate new data, all by drawing on the contemporary understanding in the field;
 Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to design a information system, component or process to
meet a given requirement, and evaluate the designs, processes and products of others in order to
make improvements;
 Communicate effectively with colleagues and others, using both written and oral methods
10.3. Feedback to Students

Feedback will be given to students on their performance in assessments as given below:
Assessment type Feedback week Feedback type
Proposal Week 7 Moodle/in writing

Research Report and 13 or so Moodle/in writing
oral presentation
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10.4. Grading Policy

Honours Classification
Overall marks Honours Classification

 70% Distinction
(60 – 69)% Merit
(40 – 59)% Pass
< 40% Fail
10.5. Assessment Evaluation Criteria

Refer to the following rubrics. Also coursework (CW) specific marking sheet will be provided in CW brief
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Classification Reflection and Knowledge and Evidence of Referencing Presentation,

and Mark critical analysis. Understanding/ Reading and Grammar and
Range (in %) Application of Bibliography Spelling
Theory
Outstanding Highly competent Extensive Evidence of Accurate Excellent
(  90%) analytical skills knowledge and reading an referencing and presentation,
and reflective depth of extensive range of bibliography logically
practice, understanding of educational correctly using structured, using
demonstrating principles and literature/research appropriate correct grammar
personal learning concepts and /or and where referencing and spelling,
and growth, outstanding applicable style excellent cross-
insight into application of workplace referencing and
required theory in strategies, policies links to
professional practice. and procedures. supporting
values and evidence
principles and
professional
development
planning.
Excellent Strong analytical Excellent Evidence of Appropriate Good
(80 – 89) % skills and knowledge and reading a wide referencing and presentation,
reflective practice understanding of range of bibliography competently
used, principles and educational correctly using structured, using
demonstrating concepts and /or literature/research appropriate correct grammar
personal learning excellent and where referencing and spelling,
and growth, knowledge and applicable, style clear and easy to
insight into understanding of workplace use links to
required the application of strategies, policies supporting
professional theory in practice and procedures. evidence
values, principles
and competencies
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and professional
development
planning.
Very Good Good use of Good Evidence of Generally well Reasonable
Quality analytical skills knowledge or reading a good referenced with presentation,
(70-79)% and reflective key principles range of correct use of completely
practice and concepts educational the appropriate structured,
demonstrating and/or good literature/research referencing acceptable
personal learning knowledge of the and where style grammar and
and growth, application of applicable spelling,
insight into theory in practice workplace acceptable links
required strategies, policies to supporting
professional and procedures. evidence
values, principles
and competencies
and professional
development
planning.
Good Acceptable use of Acceptable Evidence of Adequate Adequate
(Acceptable) analytical skills knowledge of reading an referencing. presentation and
(60-69)% and reflective key principles appropriate range Generally structure,
practice and concepts of educational accurate use of acceptable
demonstrating and/or literature/research appropriate grammar and
personal learning knowledge of the and where referencing spelling,
and growth, application of applicable, relevant style adequate links to
insight into theory in practice workplace policies supporting
required and procedures evidence
professional
values, principles
and competencies
and professional
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development
planning.
Adequate/ Adequate use of Adequate Evidence of Adequate Weak

Satisfactory analytical skills knowledge of minimal reading referencing. presentation ,
(40-59)% and reflective key principles of educational appropriate satisfactory
practice and concepts literature/research referencing structure,
demonstrating and/or and where style used but grammar and
personal learning satisfactory applicable relevant may contain spelling, links to
and growth, evidence of the workplace policies some supporting
insight into application of and procedures inaccuracies. evidence
required theory in practice
professional
values, principles
and competencies
and professional
development
planning.
Weak /Poor Little use of Little evidence of Little or no Little or no Poor
(all learning analytical skills knowledge of evidence of reading referencing, presentation,
outcomes not and reflective key principles or outside of the incorrect style, grammar and
adequately practice concepts and/or course textbook or very spelling, links to
met) demonstrating little evidence of and/or reference to inaccurate use supporting
(< 40%) personal learning the application of relevant work place of appropriate evidence
and growth, theory in practice policies and referencing
insight into and/or procedures style and/or
required No evidence of and/or
competencies knowledge of No evidence of Unacceptable
and/or key principles or reading outside of presentation,
professional concepts and/or the course textbook grammar and
development no evidence of and/or reference to spelling,
planning. application of relevant workplace structure is very
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Professional theory in practice policies and poor, links to

values and procedures supporting
principles not evidence
reflected in the
submission.
and/or
Insufficient/no
use of analytical
skills and
reflective practice
demonstrating
personal learning
and growth,
insight into
required
competencies and
professional
development
planning
10.6. Make-up Test

If you miss a test due to ill health or a death in the family or any other valid reason, you must
take a make-up test at the end of the semester by providing necessary documents to the
concerned faculty within one week after joining back to class. The make-up test will be conducted
on the date to be agreed by all parties. Note that the make-up test will cover the entire syllabus.
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11. Academic Policies

11.1. Supplementary Exam (Eligibility for Re-sit)
Eligibility for a re-sit for students who have failed the End Semester Examination is a score of
50% or above in their coursework.
11.2. Academic Integrity Violations-Plagiarism / Malpractice / Collusion /

Ghostwriting / Other cases
1. Plagiarism
A. First offence of plagiarism
a. If a student is caught first time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study in any
assignment other than project work, the student will be allowed to re-submit the assignment once,
within a maximum period of one week. However, a penalty of deduction of 25% of the marks obtained
for the resubmitted work will be imposed.
b. Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work one week from the date he or
she is advised to re-submit.
If the re-submitted work is also found to be plagiarized, then the assessment will be awarded a zero
mark
d. Re-submission of the work beyond the maximum period of one week will not be accepted and the
assessment will be awarded a zero mark.
e. If plagiarism is detected in Project work (Project 1, Project Planning and Project Design and
Implementation) the above clauses (a,b,c,d) do not apply and the work will be summarily rejected. In
these cases the student will be awarded a fail (F) grade and is required to re-register the module
f. If the student fails the module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this module,
the student is required to reregister the module
B. Second offence of plagiarism

a. If any student is caught second time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study (in a
subsequent semester), the student will directly be awarded zero for the work in which plagiarism is
detected. In such cases, the student will not be allowed to resubmit the work.
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b. If the student fails the module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this module,
the student is required to re-register the module
C. Third Offence of plagiarism
If any student is caught for the third time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study (in a
subsequent semester), the student will be penalized with a fail in the module and shall be required
to re-register the module.
D. Fourth Offence of plagiarism
If any student is caught for the fourth time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study (in
a subsequent semester), the student shall be suspended from the College for a period of one
semester.
E. Fifth offence of plagiarism
If any student is caught for the fifth time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study (in a
subsequent semester), the student shall be expelled from the College
Types/Variations of cases of Plagiarism and associated actions
A. Type 1: In case plagiarism is detected in any component or part submission (submitted at different
times) of one assessment (assignment), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole
assessment (assignment), even if only the component or part submission alone needs to be
resubmitted.
B. Type 2: In case plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be
considered as having committed an act of plagiarism irrespective of whether plagiarism is on
account of the act of all or a few or only one member. The policy will then be applied to all students.
C. Type 3: Combination of Type 1 and Type 2: In case plagiarism is detected in any component or part
submission (submitted at different times) of a group assessment (assignment), the deduction in
marks will be applicable for the whole assessment (assignment), even if only the component or
part submission alone needs to be resubmitted. All students of the group would be considered as
having committed an act of plagiarism irrespective of whether plagiarism is on account of the act
of all or a few or only one member. The policy will then be applied to all the students of the group.
D. Type 4: Variation of Type 1 and Type 2: In cases where the assessment consists of components or
part submissions that could be a group assessment component (e.g. group assignment) and an
individual assessment component (e.g. individual reflection), the following will be applicable:
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a. If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the group will be
considered as having committed an act of plagiarism, irrespective of whether plagiarism is on
account of the act of all or a few or only one member. The policy will then be applied to all
students of the group. In such cases the group assessment component will be resubmitted as
per the policy.
b. If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual assessment
component will be resubmitted as per the policy. The policy will then be applied to that
student alone.
c. In both cases (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole
assessment (assignment).
2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
A. First offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module and
shall be required to reregister the module.
B. Second Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught a second time in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an
assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester),
the student shall be suspended for one semester from the College.
C. Third Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught a third time in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an
assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester),
the student shall be expelled from the College.
3. Other cases
If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of “other cases”
mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, those cases shall also be forwarded to
a departmental level committee set for the purpose .The committee shall investigate the case by
means of a viva and/or a disciplinary hearing and shall take appropriate decision. The minimum
penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic integrity violation which falls in this
category of “other cases” is a fail in the module. For further offences in this category, the penalty
can range from suspension to expulsion from the college depending on the nature and gravity of
the offence. The guidelines given below should be followed for undertaking the viva/disciplinary
hearing for such cases.
Types/Variation of Cases of Multiple Offences
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If a student is caught in a subsequent offence of academic integrity violation which is of a different

nature than the previous offences, then the penalty shall be applied as per the penalty detailed
for the subsequent offence of the current violation.
For example, a student was found to have plagiarized during a semester and was penalized with
deduction of 25 percent marks in his resubmitted mark as per the policy on Plagiarism. During a
subsequent semester, if the same student is caught in malpractice, then the student will be
suspended from college for a semester as detailed in the penalty for second offence of
Malpractice.
As per MEC policy, the minimum penalty that can be granted to a proven case of
academic integrity violation which falls in the category of “malpractice”, “ghostwriting”
, “collusion “ or “other cases” is a fail in the module. The student shall be required to
re-register the module.
11.3. Attendance
Regular class attendance is expected of all students. If a student arrives late for class and the roll
call has been taken, it is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor at the end of that
class that he/she arrived late and was not absent. Any student who arrives late to class after 10
minutes from the start time of the session will be marked absent for that hour of the session.
However, the student shall be permitted to attend the session if he/she wishes to do so. Students
should regularly check their college email and SIS for any notifications on their attendance.
Students who do not fulfil the attendance requirement will not be allowed to write the End
Semester Examination and will subsequently be declared as failed. For more details refer to the
student handbook.
11.4. Late Submission Policy

The recommended practice at MEC is to set the cutoff time to 23:59 on the due date for all
assessment submissions. As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, for any late submissions, a penalty
of deduction of 5% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be imposed for each
working day following the last date of submission till the date of actual submission. Assessment
documents submitted beyond a period of one week after the last date of submission will not be
accepted and will be awarded a zero for that assessment. In cases where the submission has been
delayed due to extenuating circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit the work
without imposing the late submission policy stated above. The extended period of submission will
be one week from the original last date of submission. In
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such cases, the student is expected to submit the supporting certificates on or before the original
last date of submission of the assessment and the decision of extension rests with faculty
responsible for the assessment .The late submission policy shall be applied if the student fails to
submit the work within one week of the original last date of submission.
Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if
required.
11.5. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy

To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research subjects involved
including the welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all student projects are
expected to be undertaken as per the MEC Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy. Accordingly the
following shall apply.
 Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high ethical
standards consistent with national and international standards and conventions.
 Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review and
approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.
 Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of

microbial, animal or plant cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics
and Biosafety Committee.
 Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and
intended uses of research findings. Written consent must be obtained from people involved
prior to the commencement of research.
 Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be used
only for the intended purpose of research.
 Research supervisors must take necessary steps to ensure research integrity and quality of
their students’ research.
11.6. Class Room Etiquette

For details refer to the student handbook.
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Document Name & Module Information Guide (MIG) Head, Centre for

MODULE INFORMATION GUIDE

Civil Engineering Department

Module Name : Research Project

Details of the Instructors:

Module Leader Dr. Hussin Yahia

Module Instructor Room No Telephone Email Office Hours

 Dr. Mahmoud Discussion Ext : 652 mdawood@mec.ed To be set on

Wishing you all the very best!

2. Module Learning Outcomes

1) Undertake a demanding piece of investigative work related to Civil Engineering / Construction

3. Credit Points & Student Effort Hours

Student Effort Hour per credit point = 10

Equivalent to 292.5 hours per semester

Activities Expected Hours needed % of Marks(if any)

4. Significance of the module for your programme

5. Module Sequence/ Module placement in the program structure

PRE – REQUISITES CO – REQUISITES MODULE PLAN FORWARD

Sessions Timings Faculty

8. Weekly Delivery Plan

Week # Topic References Activities Remark

4 Results and discussion Textbooks and

9. Reading List and useful Websites

9.1.1. Text Book

9.2. Journals and Periodicals

9.3. Internet and the World Wide Web

10. Assessment Details

Assessment # Assessment type Assessment week Maximum mark

10.2. Module Assessments mapped to Module Learning Outcomes and their

K1, K3, K4, Professional

Assignment 2 √ √ √ √ QH4 Practice,

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

The programme outcomes are described below:

Knowledge - Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the programme a student should be able to demonstrate

K2: Advanced analysis relevant to the programme subject areas;

Cognitive Skills: Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the programme a student should be able to:

CS2 Propose alternative interpretations and directions for further research.

CS4 Analyse and resolve complex problems creatively.

General Competencies: Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the programme a student should be able to:

GC1 Demonstrate leadership capabilities and team working skills.

Qualities of Holders of Masters Degrees: Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the programme a student should be able to:

QH1 Ability to act independently and creatively in analyzing problems

Programme Learning Outcomes

10.3. Feedback to Students

Assessment type Feedback week Feedback type

Proposal Week 7 Moodle/in writing

10.4. Grading Policy

Overall marks Honours Classification

10.5. Assessment Evaluation Criteria

Classification Reflection and Knowledge and Evidence of Referencing Presentation,

Adequate/ Adequate use of Adequate Evidence of Adequate Weak

Professional theory in practice policies and poor, links to

10.6. Make-up Test

11. Academic Policies

11.2. Academic Integrity Violations-Plagiarism / Malpractice / Collusion /

B. Second offence of plagiarism

If a student is caught in a subsequent offence of academic integrity violation which is of a different

11.4. Late Submission Policy

11.5. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy