Individual Project (H1043)
Individual Project
Module H1043
Module details for 2021/22.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Apply creativity to the solution of an engineering research problem involving design, implementation, testing, and analysis
Undertake the planning of a project, identifying resources required, estimating effort and forming contingency plans for unexpected outcomes and problems arising
Apply engineering principles to address the chosen problem and demonstrate the ability to deal with technical uncertainty
Research and use technical literature and other information sources, select and deploy appropriate technical methods and techniques to address the problem
Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with the activities in the project
Exercise professional judgments in terms of cost, market, environment, sustainability, safety and ethics
Deliver an oral presentation in order to communicate the technical information and findings of the project clearly to a combined specialist and non-specialist audience
Document the implementation and findings of the project in technical reports
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (12000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 75.00% |
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T2 Week 11 | 20.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 6 | 40.00% |
| Presentation | A2 Week 3 (20 minutes) | 40.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00000100000 |
| Autumn Semester | Project | 5 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Project | 5 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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