Module Details

Module Code: PROJ C1602
Module Title: Robotics Project
Title: Robotics Project
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Frances Hardiman
Module Author:: Violeta McLoone
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to introduce students to project based learning and develop their oral and written communication skills. The module will introduce students to project planning and structured engineering design, while engendering an awareness of ethical and safety issues in engineering. The students will participate actively in writing activities (individually and in collaboration) that model effective scientific and technical communication in the workplace.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply project-based learning to solve unforeseen problems
LO2 Apply theoretical knowledge in solving problems encountered in a team project
LO3 Discuss any ethical issues, environmental impacts and health and safety issues associated with their project
LO4 Demonstrate good technical report-writing skills
LO5 Prepare and deliver an oral presentation
LO6 Demonstrate appropriate management techniques in the execution of their project (including time management and project planning)
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Project
Project planning, project design (including 3D design and implementation), project development, final testing, project documentation, final presentation
Written communication
Readability, sources of information, logical presentation of material, use of tables and graphics, engineering documents, reports
Presentation
Preparing the presentation, graphics, animation, presentation, hand-outs, preparation for questions
Ethics
Professional code of ethics: code of ethics for engineers, citing information, plagiarism, referencing sources, copyright
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 5
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Multimedia interim presentation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Interim report (to include introduction, background, progress to date, ethical considerations, project plan/Gantt chart)
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
System development, implementation and test
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final technical report
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final presentation and interview
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group work demonstration (fun class competition aiming to evaluate and asses the dynamics of a group project, managing team work, work distribution within the team, etc.).
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
Reassessment Description
Learners that fail but achieve a minimum final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following: Submit assignment, Re-submit components, Practical examination, Interview or Presentation.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Laboratory Contact No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 11.00 11
Total Weekly Contact Hours 7.00
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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