Building Fire Research A

Unit code: VQT6061 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
24
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
Students are normally expected to have a four-years degree in engineering or a three-years degree in science plus two years relevant work experience or have completed the Graduate Certificate in Performance-Based Building and Fire Codes with a distinction average.
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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Overview

This unit provides students with opportunities for training in some key methodologies and research strategies for building fire research projects. Students have the opportunity to develop a range of skills in conceptualising and problematising research, to develop an understanding of various research tools and ability to plan an original research related to building fire safety. The project will be an engineering and/or scientific investigation of an approved topic developed through a detailed literature search and review of the literature on the approved topic area. Selection of appropriate research tools for the project, proposing various parameters to analyse and presenting the research proposal and methodology in an effective way are other key elements of this unit.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Clearly define a problem by undertaking a detailed literature search and review the literature on the topic/problem area;
  2. Select appropriate research method and tools for a project;
  3. Propose different ways of using/analysing data/ information for research; and
  4. Produce a review explaining research question and methodology including literature review.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment will be on the basis of approval of the supervisor to proceed to VQT6062 Building Fire Research B.

Assessment type: Review
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Grade: 100%
Literature review and research proposal (the total effective word length is 5000 words).

The review covers all learning outcomes and graduate capabilities.

Required reading

Texts and peer-reviewed literature related to the chosen topic.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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