Dissertation

Practical Work

1. TOTAL 1 3 0 0 150 150 0 0 0 150 2 X X OBJECTIVES
2. •To research on a theoretical topic which may be relevant to the final thesis topic and do the necessary backgrounds work.
3. •Present the findings in report form INTRODUCTION Preparation of an Architectural Dissertation including reference to an extensive study of architectural examples and precedents in the selected field of study. This can be a related study for the final thesis next semester. Each student is expected to submit one or more synopsis for finalization of his/her topic. After finalization of topic, by set of faculty members, the student shall be allotted one or more faculty member(s)/Guide(s) under whose guidance he/she has to carry out his/her dissertation.
4. Module-1 Stage I Dissertation Plan Marks = 25
5. Aims, Objectives, Hypothesis, Methodology, Scope & limitations. Brief literature review.
6. Module 2 Stage II Mid-Term Review Marks = 50
7. Detailed literature review, Case studies, Data collection & analysis. Revised dissertation plan.
8. Module-3 Stage III Final Stage Marks = 50
9. Final presentation of dissertation after incorporating suggestions of jury. Draft report.
10. Module-4 Stage IV Final Report Marks = 25
11. Submission of Final report (10 – 15 thousand words) after incorporating suggestions of jury. It shall be duly referenced in standard format. COMPOSITION OF JURY PANEL FOR EVALUATION OF DISSERTATION AT EVERY STAGE - There shall be one or more jury panels. Each panel shall consist of the following -
12. •Senior faculty member, an architect, (Professor/Asso. Professor) of the Department of the parent institution.
13. •Junior faculty member, an architect, (Asst. Professor) of the Department of the parent institution.
14. •Thesis Guide(s). There shall be three juries/presentations for each student in order to assess Stage I, Stage II and Stage III. The assessment of Stage IV, i.e. Final Report shall assessed by the same set of jury members as in Stage III. Further the Dissertation Coordinator will act as facilitator.