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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| BEng (Hons) Biomedical Technology Individual Project | |||
| Reference | EN4608 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | March 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to undertake a major biomedical technology individual research project and to report on the findings of the research. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Plan and manage a major technical biomedical technology project and produce appropriate project documentation. |
| 2 | Conduct a focussed literature search. |
| 3 | Undertake a major investigative task, using initiative, imagination and creativity. |
| 4 | Give an oral presentation. |
| 5 | Produce a well-structured final project report. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| There is no formal syllabus for this module. The project should have biomedical technology related research and development based objectives to deliver a useful outcome relevant to a placement company, a research group or other equivalent scholarly activity. Students will develop their project specification and plan their project in conjunction with their project supervisor. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The project is student-centred. Each student is allocated a member of academic staff who acts as the project supervisor. Students are expected to plan their own project activities and to meet with their supervisor on a regular basis. All students must maintain a logbook. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 25 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 275 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| 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: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Project report with corroborative documentation and oral evidence. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of SCQF 9 Level study, or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | School of Engineering Project Guidelines document. (Guidelines relating to the operation of the project and the structure and content of the report - available on Moodle). |
| 2 | Required reading is specific to individual projects. |