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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Project for Master of Science | |||
Reference | ENM001 | Version | 8 |
Created | February 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
Approved | March 2005 | SCQF Points | 60 |
Amended | August 2022 | ECTS Points | 30 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To develop skills in the investigation and analysis of engineering problems, and creativity in devising effective solutions through the detailed research of a selected topic. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Integrate materials from the different areas of the course within the project work area. |
2 | Analyse, plan, execute and critically review a major project based on a brief drawn from the context of the course. |
3 | Report in writing on the work undertaken and the approach adopted. |
4 | Report orally on the work undertaken and the approach adopted. |
Indicative Module Content |
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The project constitutes a major component of the course of study for the MSc. Following a detailed literature review of the chosen research topic and a successful transition through the taught stage of the programme, the students will begin on the detailed project programme. Students will identify, and source, a project opportunity of their own choice, subject to the approval of the University. Once a particular topic has been assigned to the student encouragement will be given by the project supervisor to produce a project brief and planning programme of events for consideration. The student will also prepare a business case for the Project within his/her company and keep the designated supervisor up to date on progress. Early attention should be devoted to the establishment of the project as a viable concern through a detailed literature review and summary of the important aspects of the proposed study. On completion of the programme, the student is expected to: - produce a detailed written report to specified standards and to present findings; - produce a poster, again to specified standards, detailing the important aspects of the work undertaken; - give an oral presentation. |
Module Delivery |
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The project will be carried out on an individual basis, with the student having access to a supervisor to provide support, as required. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | N/A | 20 |
Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 400 |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | 180 |
TOTAL | N/A | 600 |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   | 180 |
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: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 20% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
Description: | Oral examination. | ||||
Component 2 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 80% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
Description: | Thesis. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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Explanatory Text | ||||||||
The module has 2 components and an overall grade D is required to pass the module. The component weighting is as follows: C1 is worth 20% and C2 is worth 80%. | ||||||||
Examination: | ||||||||
Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
A | A | A | A | B | B | E | ||
B | B | B | B | B | C | E | ||
C | B | C | C | C | D | E | ||
D | C | C | D | D | D | E | ||
E | D | D | D | E | E | E | ||
F | E | E | E | 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 | The taught modules amounting to 120 points at SCQF11 level must have been satisfactorily completed. In addition, normally, a UK honours degree in Engineering or a related discipline, proficiency in English language for academic purposes (or IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent). |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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Extensive specialised reading specific to individual projects is required. Where necessary, arrangements can be made to protect commercial confidence. This module is for a corporate client only and cannot be taken as part of the Postgraduate Professional Studies Programme. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | RGU MSc Energy Programme, "The Energy Programme MSc Project Handbook" and "Frequently Asked Questions" documents. (All MSc project students in Engineering are issued with copies of these documents). |
2 | Tanaka, M. L. 2020. A Thesis Proposal Development Course for Engineering Graduate Students; Journal of biomechanical engineering, 2020, Vol.142 (11); available online. |
3 | Wallwork A. 2014. User Guides, Manuals, and Technical Writing - A Guide to Professional English. Springer, New York NY. |