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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Integrative Engineering Project | |||
Reference | EN3602 | Version | 6 |
Created | April 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
Approved | July 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | September 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To provide the student with the ability to complete an investigation into an engineering topic and to undertake the associated design, implementation, testing and reporting. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Critically evaluate possible solutions to a problem, select the best approach and manage the operation of the project. |
2 | Design, implement and evaluate the selected solution to a problem. |
3 | Produce a well-structured project report. |
4 | Apply appropriate skills in planning and execution of the project, preparation of a technical logbook and delivery of an oral presentation. |
Indicative Module Content |
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The project involves task specification, system design, implementation, evaluation and project management. There is no formal syllabus for the project in general but seminars are used to provide guidance with regard to project management and report writing. |
Module Delivery |
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The project is student-centred. Students are allocated to a member of academic staff who acts as a supervisor. Regular weekly meetings take place to review progress. All students must maintain a logbook. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | N/A | 18 |
Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 132 |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
Description: | Technical project report. | ||||
Component 2 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
Description: | Project planning and execution, logbook and oral presentation. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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Explanatory Text | ||||||||
The module has 2 components and to gain an overall pass a minimum Grade D must be achieved in each component. The component weighting is as follows: C1 (y-axis) is worth 70% and C2 (x-axis) is worth 30%. | ||||||||
Coursework: | ||||||||
Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
A | A | A | B | B | E | E | ||
B | B | B | B | C | E | E | ||
C | B | C | C | C | E | E | ||
D | C | C | D | D | E | E | ||
E | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
F | F | F | F | F | F | F | ||
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of SCQF 8 level study, or equivalent. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | EN3600 - Group Project (Engineering Stage 3). |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | Guidance Notes on Project Work, School of Engineering. (All students are given guidelines relating to the operation of the project and the structure and content of the report.) |
2 | Required reading is specific to each project. |