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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
MEng Individual Project
Reference EN5604 Version 5
Created March 2024 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved November 2020 SCQF Points 30
Amended April 2024 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to undertake a major individual engineering research project and to report the findings of the work.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Manage a major technical engineering research project producing appropriate project documentations.
2 Conduct a focussed literature search and review to acquire an increased depth of understanding of current practice and technologies in the field.
3 Undertake a major investigative task to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of analytical method and experimental or computational models.
4 Carry out in-depth critical analysis of the outcomes and reflect on self-performance.
5 Produce a well-structured final project report, incorporating and justifying all aspects of the project work, including provision of context in terms of sustainability.

Indicative Module Content
There is no formal syllabus for this module. The project should have research and development-related objectives to deliver a useful outcome relevant to a placement company, a research group or other equivalent scholarly activity. The scope of work must include both technical and non-technical aspects appropriate to the requirements of these stakeholders and the level of course. The final report should display clear evidence of transferable skills. students will keep in mind how their project addresses United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Module Delivery
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 meet with their academic supervisor on a regular basis. Evidence of such meetings should be in the form of signed log book entries.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 25 25
Non-Contact Hours 275 275
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 300
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 30% Outcomes Assessed: 1
Description: Project planning and execution, technical logbook, poster and oral presentation.
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 70% Outcomes Assessed: 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Project report.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module has 2 components and to gain an overall pass a minimum D grade must be achieved in each component. The component weighting is as follows: C1 (x-axis) is worth 30% and C2 (y-axis)is worth 70%.
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
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of SCQF Level 9 study, or equivalent of the MEng programme.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 School of Engineering EN4600/EN4604 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.

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