BLDG 4010 Construction Research Methods

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Credit Points 20

Legacy Code 301243

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Description This unit introduces students to various research methods that are applicable for research in the Built Environment and also guides students on how to carry out a literature review leading to identifying a clear research question. Students will be required to submit a research proposal for an identified research problem within a chosen research topic, under the supervision of an assigned research academic.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Building Construction Management

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 20cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 4 subject

Pre-requisite(s) Students must be enrolled in programs 3762 Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) and 3782 Bachelor of Construction Management Advanced (Honours) ) and have completed 220 credit points

Assumed Knowledge

Detailed knowledge of construction project delivery derived from the completion of the first 3 years of the BCM (Hons).

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.