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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Integrative Engineering Project
Reference EN3602 Version 4
Created May 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved July 2004 SCQF Points 15
Amended May 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
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
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 Make an oral technical presentation on a project.

Indicative Module Content
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
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
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
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 85% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Project report with corroborative documentation and Project Management.
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 15% Outcomes Assessed: 4
Description: Oral presentation.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
To pass the module, you need to attend the oral presentation and must achieve a 40% weighted average mark from components 1 and 2.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A =>70%
B 60-69%
C 50-59%
D 40-49%
E 35-39%
F 0-34%
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
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
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.

Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Aberdeen, AB10 7QB, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781