Study information

Individual Project - 2024 entry

MODULE TITLEIndividual Project CREDIT VALUE30
MODULE CODEECM3175 MODULE CONVENERDr Evangelos Papatheou (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 11 weeks 11 weeks 6 weeks
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 106
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

The Individual Project module will enable you to put into practice your research, project management and engineering skills, engaging you in the development of your own real world solution to an engineering problem or challenge. From clearly articulating the rationale for your project, to scoping and refining the design and finished product, you will work individually to apply the knowledge gained from other modules in your degree programme. You will be expected to innovate, create and present your engineering solution, honing your entrepreneurial as well as academic and practical skills.  In this way, the module will enable you to develop valuable transferable skills for future employment in industry.

AIMS - intentions of the module

In this module, you will apply the knowledge and skills obtained from taught modules to devise a real engineering solution at a professional level. You will be encouraged to use initiative, imagination and creativity during the management of your project, devoting around 300 hours of independent study towards its completion. You will study with greater levels of autonomy than in previous taught modules. Where feasible according to technical and COVID-19 constraints, and where appropriate to the project, experimental work in the laboratory or field may be possible

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
Programmes that are accredited by the Engineering Council are required to meet Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) Learning Outcomes. The Engineering Council AHEP4 Learning Outcomes are taught and assessed on this module and identified in brackets below.
 
Discipline and Module Intended Learning Outcomes: 
 
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
 
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
 
1 – Apply and recognise limitations of appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems (B&C3)
 
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: 
 
2 - Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex problems (B&C4)
3 - Design solutions for complex problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. 
This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards (B&C5)
 
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge: 
 
4 - Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct (B&C8)
5 - Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity (B&C9)
6 - Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights (B&C15)
7 - Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences (B&C17)

 

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

The project does not have a set syllabus. Your learning activities will be self-directed and bespoke to your individual project. You will receive, support and guidance from your project supervisor. You should expect to carry out a significant amount of background reading and self-directed learning.

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 27 Guided Independent Study 273 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 3 Report writing and interview preparation lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 2 Project introduction lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 22
Weekly meetings with project supervisor
Guided independent study 273
Guided independent study and project development

 

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
Coursework – preliminary report Short Report B4 - C4 Electronic (eBart); and verbal (supervisor)
       

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Coursework – final report and interview 100 Final report (90%) and interview (10%) 1-7 (C 3,4,5,8,9,15,17)  Electronic and verbal (supervisor)
         

 

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-reassessment
Coursework - final report and interview Coursework (100%) 1-7 (C 3,4,5,8,9,15,17) Referral/Deferral Period
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Deferrals: Reassessment will be by coursework in the deferred element only. For deferred candidates, the module mark will be uncapped. 

 

Referrals: Reassessment will be by a single 100%v coursework assessment. As it is a referral, the mark will be capped at 40%. 

 

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

Web based and electronic resources: As per project

 

 Reading list for this module:

Bowden, J. Writing a Report: How to Prepare, Write and Present Effective Reports 8th How To Books Ltd 2008 978-1845282936
 
McMillan, K., Weyers, J. How to Write Dissertations and Project Reports Pearson Education 2010 978-0273726937
 
McMillan, K., Weyers, J. How to Write Essays and Assignments Pearson Education Skills Set 2010 978-0273726951
 
Simon Monk Programming Arduino Getting Started with Sketches Tab Electronics 2012 13: 978-007178422
 
John Boxall Arduino Workshop: A Hands-On Introduction with 65 Projects 1st No Starch Press 2013 978-1593274481
 

 

Reading list for this module:

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

CREDIT VALUE 30 ECTS VALUE 15
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 6 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Thursday 6th July 2017 LAST REVISION DATE Tuesday 1st October 2024
KEY WORDS SEARCH Individual engineering projects

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