NG3D413 - Individual Project 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3D413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Individual Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Cw Thomas | ||
| Module Team: | Martin Sims, Gary Dornan, Jason Blackwell, Emily Simba, Michael Bates, Ian Collins, Richard Grant, Alun Griffiths, Pravin Krishnan, Shahrizam Ismail, Stephen Union, Lalita Gandhi | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To enable students to undertake a detailed study of an aircraft engineering problem.
To provide students with the opportunity to carry out in-depth research and manage a major project.
To further develop the communication skills of students.
Content Summary
The students will choose a project of an appropriate nature within the aircraft maintenance engineering subject area.
The student should approach the project from all angles including but not limited to the environment, economic implications, air safety, human factors and emerging technologies.
This project will run in collaboration with industrial or commercial partners, where possible.
This module will facilitate the development of personal development planning as identified in the graduate attributes in the module descriptor.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Project supervision | 40 |
| Independent Study | 360 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse and critically evaluate relevant theory and literature with guidance. |
| LO2 | Clearly identify problems and apply appropriate technical knowledge to solve these problems within the timescale available. |
| LO3 | Effectively present the findings of a project both orally and in writing. |
| LO4 | Appreciate the broader implications of a problem or solution including personal responsibility, professional code of conduct, current legislative requirements/limitations and any environmental implications. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | An interim Presentation to demonstrate preliminary research, the formulation of project aims and objectives. | 10 | N/A | 10 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | Main body of project based on aims and objectives set in the interim report. | 0 | 10000 | 90 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |