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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 | |||
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of SCQF 9 Level study, or equivalent. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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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. |