Professional Investigation and Research Methods (11674.1)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| 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.
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.
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
8330 Digital Environment OR 11624 BE Digital Techniques 01: Fundamentals.
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 problems2. 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) or Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) AND8330 Digital Environment OR 11624 BE Digital Techniques 01: Fundamentals.
Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Henry Liu |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-Campus | Dr Henry Liu |
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
The necessary readings will be supplied via the Canvas site.
Participation requirements
- Students are highly encouraged to attend all sessions (lectures plus tutorial) in each week through the semester.
- Students are also encouraged to actively participate in discussion during the lectures and tutorials.
- Attending the Week-12 and -13 classes to help with peer review activities is expected.
Required IT skills
Common IT skills, such as writing a report electronically and using web browsers are required.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
