Built Environment Research Methods PG (11809.1)
Please note these are the 2024 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 | Post Graduate Level | 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 to 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 and apply relevant indigenous perspectives relating to site investigation and examination techniques to enhance their awareness of this important aspect of our culture and professional practices.
1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the main approaches used in professional investigation and research activities within the built environment disciplines;
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; and
4. Clearly express professional knowledge, understanding, ideas, arguments and opinions with confidence and clarity; in both spoken and written form.
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the main approaches used in professional investigation and research activities within the built environment disciplines;
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; and
4. Clearly express professional knowledge, understanding, ideas, arguments and opinions with confidence and clarity; in both spoken and written form.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
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
None.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 recommended readings will be supplied via the unit UCLearn portal.
Participation requirements
- Students are highly encouraged to attend all sssions (lectures plus tutorial) in each week through the semester.
- Students are also encouraged to participate in discussion during the lectures and tutorials.
- Attending the Week-12 and -13 classes to help with peer review activities is expected.
- A satisfactory level of attendancy to the officially scheduled on-campus sessions of the course is a legal requirement of the Australian International Student Visa.
Required IT skills
Common IT skills, such as writing a report electronically, using web browsers and conducting online literature search, are required.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
