Module IED-3099:
Individual Project-Engineering
Module Facts
Run by School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
30 Credits or 15 ECTS Credits
Semester 1 & 2
Organiser: Dr Yanhua Hong
Overall aims and purpose
• To undertake a major project which requires an independent investigation of a technical subject and results in a well-presented dissertation.
• To apply the Engineering Process to a problem.
• To learn and understand legal, social, ethical and professional issues.
• To prepare a journal style paper of their work.
• To prepare and present a poster of their work.
Course content
Project topics are usually in the following areas: communication systems, sensors, optoelectronics, polymer electronics, bioelectronics, signal processing, real time systems, distributed networks, robotics, control systems, databases, AI, computer graphics, E-technology.
Learning outcomes mapped to assessment criteria
threshold 40% |
good 60% |
excellent 70% |
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Exercise personal initiative to attain a clear objective within a specified time |
The student has worked conscientiously and has a reasonable number of results/achievements to report. The project has some minor flaws but most of the problems have been identified. | The student has shown both good judgement and skill in the methods chosen to complete the objectives. The student has made a significant contribution to the work and the project is correct in almost every respect. | The student has driven the project hard, fully understands the theoretical background. Possibly the foundations for a research project and publishable in a workshop or conference. |
Investigate new areas of subject knowledge, organize data and solve new problems |
Uses standard resources and basic techniques to obtained required information. Can research and apply new methodologies to analyse data. Understanding and knowledge are sufficient to undertake most tasks. | An enquiring approach to problem solving and an ability to select appropriate methods and applications demonstrated. Sound understanding and significant knowledge. | An enquiring and innovative approach to problem solving and an awareness of theory and application limitations. An ability to research and apply new methods. |
Present clear and detailed reports and a dissertation. |
The presentational aspects of the talk and dissertation were generally good, but there are some deficiencies. | Presentational aspects are very good. Dissertation and talk all well presented. | The presentational aspects of the talk and dissertation are exceptionally clear and presented in a professional manner. |
Assessment Methods
Type | Name | Description | Weight |
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REPORT | Interim Report | 10 | |
INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION | Poster Presentation | 10 | |
DISSERTATION | Dissertation | 60 | |
INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION | Oral Presentation | 10 | |
LOGBOOK OR PORTFOLIO | Progress Reports | 10 |
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Hours | ||
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Lecture | Lecture 4 x 1 hour (Sem 1 + 2 Weeks 1,2,8,16) |
4 |
Individual Project | Self-study; discussions with supervisor; interaction with colleagues. |
296 |
Transferable skills
- Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
- Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
- Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
- Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
- Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
- Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
- Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
Subject specific skills
- Apply an understanding and appreciation of continuous improvement techniques
- Apply underpinning concepts and ideas of engineering;
- Solve problems logically and systematically;
- Assess and choose optimal methods and approaches for the specification, design, implementation and evaluation of engineering solutions.
- Systematically review factors affecting the implementation of a project, including safety and sustainability;
- Access and synthesize information and literature sources;
- Use both verbal and written communication skills to different target audiences;
- Analyse and display data using appropriate methods and mathematical techniques;
- Demonstrate an awareness of the need to work safely and comply within relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks;
- Have an appreciation of moral, ethical, financial and environmental issues that may need to be considered when practicing as an engineer. 
Courses including this module
Compulsory in courses:
- H612: BEng Computer Systs Eng (3 yrs) year 3 (BENG/CSE)
- H61B: BEng Computer Sys Engineering (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 3 (BENG/CSE1)
- H610: BENG Electronic Engineering (3 yrs) year 3 (BENG/ELE)
- H62B: BEng Electronic Engineering (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 3 (BENG/ELE1)
- H61F: BEng Electronic Engineering year 3 (BENG/ELEF)
- H621: BEng Electronic Engineering with International Experience year 4 (BENG/ELEIE)
- H64B: BSc Computer Sys Engineering (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 3 (BSC/CSE1)
- H603: BSc Computer Systems Engineering year 3 (BSC/CSENG)
- H611: BSc Electronic Engineering year 3 (BSC/ELE)
- H63B: BSc Electronic Engineering (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 3 (BSC/ELE1)