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Research Project - 2019 entry

MODULE TITLEResearch Project CREDIT VALUE40
MODULE CODEENEM005 MODULE CONVENERUnknown
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 6 + 12 5
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 18
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

You will undertake a minimum six week summer research work between years three and four of your RE MEng degree studies, with a research group involved in renewable energy, undertaking RE related work. During this time you and your academic supervisor will together identify a research and or development programme of benefit to the research group that will be completed during the first term of year four.

You will receive guidance in time and project management and will be expected to submit your completed project reports and other assessed work at the end of term 1.

You will have completed the third year of either MEng or BEng renewable energy degree studies.

This module is unlikely to be suitable for any one who does not have a sound background in renewable energy.

AIMS - intentions of the module

To provide direct experience within a research group within the university working within or related to the energy sector, UK or world-wide. You will work on a live research project, aiming to meet all requirements associated with working to a defined project brief, established during the Summer vacation stage, but the execution of which is extended through into the academic year. This provides an opportunity for in-depth academic study, analysis and design, that may also integrate many areas of the formally taught curriculum, in a clearly defined research context. The module aims to encourage the use of creativity, imagination and initiative and professional conduct and discipline in executing the project.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

1 understand the subject area of the project and in related areas, that goes beyond that simply required for the competent execution of the agreed project work;

2 carry out a complete design, creation of product, service or piece of research to meet a specified need, from negotiating a specification to verification that the result meets that specification, showing creativity and justifying all decisions;

3 select and apply appropriate mathematical methods, scientific principles or computer based methods for the modelling and analysis of an engineering problem and applied them creatively and realistically in a practical application;

4 communicate effectively, through accurate and consistent record keeping within a project log book;

5 select and use laboratory instrumentation correctly;

6 construct prototypes or experimental apparatus to design specifications;

7 grasp quality issues and the manner in which record keeping of scientific and technical results and methodology underpins these.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

8 comprehend a wide range of engineering materials and components;

9 take an analytical, systematic and creative, possibly holistic, approach to problem solving;

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and  Knowledge:

10 recognise the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and assessment and management of risk (including environmental risk);

11 utilise technical literature and other information sources;

12 fathom the nature of intellectual property and contractual issues;

13 realise the appropriate codes of practice and industry standards;

14 appreciate the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering.

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

By individual negotiation with supervisor.

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities Guided Independent Study Placement / Study Abroad 400
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Placement/study abroad 400 Breakdown of hours dependent on the project
    Work-based learning within active research group
    Supervisory sessions with academic supervisor
    Independent study

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Not applicable      
       
       
       
       

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 80 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 20
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Research placement report and planning exercise 20 3,000 words equivalent 1,3,8,10,13,14 Written
Project logbook 10 1,500 words equivalent 5-7 Written
Project presentation 20 30 minutes / student 1-4, 8-14 Checklist indicating marks, strengths and weaknesses
Project poster 20 3,200 words equivalent 1-4, 8-14 Written
Research project placement final report 30 4,000 words 1-4, 8-14 Written

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Summative assessment Additional summative assignment Weighting as above August Ref/Def period
       
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

As above 1 piece of CW 100%

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

 

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

 

Web based and Electronic Resources:

 

Other Resources:

 

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 40 ECTS VALUE 20
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 7 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 10th July 2018 LAST REVISION DATE Tuesday 10th July 2018
KEY WORDS SEARCH Placement; project; renewable energy; research; engineering.

Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.