NG3D903 - Major Engineering Project 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3D903 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Major Engineering Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Ali Roula, Eurfyl Davies | ||
| Module Team: | Ben Mehenni, Adam Jones, Hammad Nazir, Leshan Uggalla, Sivagunalan Sivanathan, Kang Li, Alexandre Oleon, Lahieb Abrahim, Abdulla Rahil, Elango Nagasundaram, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
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, evaluation and 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.
Student working in industry will be able to choose an industrial project based in a company.
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. A project verification form will also be completed and agreed by all parties to evidence how the project meets the required AHEP4 Learning Outcomes.
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 evaluation or 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 multiple 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.
Depending on the subject area, the student may be required give an interim presentation to a panel of 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 guidelines 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 defend their technical and /or analytical knowledge and understanding of their final report.
Further information is provided in the Project handbook document, which should be read in conjunction with this module information.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Project supervision | 12 |
| Independent Study | 320 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Work independently to select, apply and evaluate appropriate engineering resources and methods, and risk management processes |
| LO2 | Adopt an inclusive integrated approach to effectively solve complex engineering problems including critical evaluation of relevant environmental, societal and ethical impacts |
| LO3 | Effectively communicate the findings of an individual project addressing a complex engineering topic, including evaluation of appropriate literature and information |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | A prepared 10 minute oral presentation by a candidate before examiner(s), where knowledge, technical content, ability to answer questions and presentation | 10 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources | 0 | 10000 | 80 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |