Professional Investigation and Research Methods (11674.1)

Please note these are the 2022 details for this unit
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Professional Investigation and Research Methods
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 UC - Canberra, Bruce
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Design And The Built Environment Level 4 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Professional investigations and research activities are common within the design and built environment disciplines. This unit introduces the nature of investigation processes and research methods and how they integrate into day-to-day professional activities. The unit covers a range of research theories, literature review processes, research approaches and design, and quantitative and qualitative methods. Students will obtain knowledge and develop skills in selecting appropriate investigation and research methods for examining and evaluating important issues concerning the built environment and design. Students will also investigate relevant indigenous ways of thinking relating to site investigation and examination techniques to enhance their awareness of this important aspect of our culture and professional practices.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate, through written and verbal communication techniques, a critical understanding of the main approaches used in professional investigation and research activities;

2. Critically evaluate information from a range of sources to develop research questions;
3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the fundamental epistemological, methodological, and ethical issues involved in undertaking investigation activities and research at the Honours level; and
4. Express professional knowledge, understanding, ideas, arguments and opinions with confidence and clarity; in both spoken and written form, with the effective use of relevant communication aids.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

Students must have completed 48 credit points of the Bachelor of Building and Construction Management (Honours) AND
8330 Digital Environment

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2022 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 01 August 2022 On-Campus Dr Larry Hu
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 06 February 2023 On-Campus Dr Julian Raxworthy
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 31 July 2023 On-Campus Dr Larry Hu
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

All appropriate readings will be supplied via the unit UCLearn portal.

Participation requirements

To gain the most out of this unit it is recommended that you attend all lectures and one workshop each week. It is also expected that you will actively participate in discussion in the lectures and workshops. Further, it is import you attend the Week 12 and 13 classes to help with peer review activities.

Students who attend campus for class or other purposes must play their part in keeping our campus and community safe by following these basic guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:

  • Practise good hand hygiene, washing hands regularly;
  • If you do happen to cough or sneeze, please do so into the crook of your elbow, dispose of tissues immediately and wash hands immediately
  • Practise effective physical distancing;
  • Follow all directions of teaching and other UC staff regarding safety measures;
  • Stay off campus if you are unwell and get tested according to ACT Government guidelines, and 
  • Follow University communications about campus arrangements https://www.canberra.edu.au/coronavirus-advice.

Required IT skills

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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