NG4D241 - Individual Project 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4D241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Individual Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Meinwen Taylor | ||
| Module Team: | Ilias Lappas, Mohamed Mohamed, Joao Ramos, Colin Morgan, Darren Williams, Shee-Meng Thai, Christian Hall, Vishagen Ramasamy, Olusanjo Fadiya, David Dawkins, Matthew Jones, Ck Tan, Ewen Constant, Robert Warren, Selim Tudgey | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To enable the student to undertake a detailed, research or project relevant to their chosen subject area.
To further develop the effective research and academic writing skills necessary, to enable students to complete a dissertation that is based on a critical appraisal and thorough analysis of current, relevant literature.
To provide the student with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to work independently and use their own initiative, evidenced by the collection, review and a thorough critical analysis of a substantial set of results/data (qualitative and/or quantitative), and the interpretation and presentation of results.
To enable the student to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding and apply a methodological approach when completing a project independently, through an accurate interpretation and clear presentation of findings.
To encourage lifelong learning through continuous professional development.
Content Summary
Each student will select a relevant pre-moderated topic within the field of their subject area or when appropriate, produce a synopsis to be moderated and agreed with the project supervisor.
A project identification pro forma will be completed by the student and signed off by either a senior person within the company who will act as the field supervisor, and/or by the academic supervisor to confirm if necessary, that resources are available to undertake the project in the field and/or University. This will include a full risk assessment and confidentiality agreement if required.
As agreed with the supervisor the student will undertake the range of work necessary to achieve the aims and learning outcomes of the module.
When subject appropriate, the project may be technical practical based assignment and will consist of planning, design, implementation and testing according to industry standards. Solutions to complex problems are expected to be appropriate, well argued, and supported by full documentation. Projects will be practically based and normally will be expected to integrate several aspects of the course curriculum.
A lecture series will be delivered at the beginning of the academic year. They will typically include (but are not limited to) project management, research methodology; laboratory or field work; substantial set of results/data (qualitative and/or quantitative); identification and review of theory and literature; assembling a theoretical framework; accurate bibliographic referencing; general approaches to empirical studies.
The student will be required give an interim presentation to academic staff from within the subject area, followed by the requirement to answer appropriate questions relating to the presentation OR produce and interim report outlining the initial research done and project plan.
The student will be required to produce a final project report in accordance with the guideline on content and structure given in the final year individual project handbook
Following submission of the final report the student will attend a viva voce to verbally examine their technical and /or analytical knowledge and understanding of their final report.
Further information is provided in the School Project handbook document, which should be read in conjunction with this module information.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Project supervision | 24 |
| Independent Study | 306 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Work independently and methodically with limited supervision demonstrating appropriate research skills and initiative. |
| LO2 | Clearly identify problems and apply appropriate technical skills, knowledge and understanding through comprehensive research findings and a thorough critical analysis; evidenced by up to-date literature. |
| LO3 | Effectively present the findings of an individual project, through sustained argument, both orally and in writing. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Presentation and defence of technical knowledge by academic staff. | 15 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | A detailed analysis of chosen topic involving some original research undertaken by the student, followed by a verbal defence of the work by academic staff. | 20 | 8000 | 80 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |