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%

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
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
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.¬†

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