Module Details

Module Code: PROJ C4607
Module Title: Final Year Project
Title: Final Year Project
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 20
Module Coordinator: Frances Hardiman
Module Author:: Violeta McLoone
Domains:  
Module Description: Give students the opportunity to work independently, under supervision, to gain experience of a large design problem, with all the associated administrative, cost and communication management.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop, manage, and document a defined project using a self-driven process to meet objectives, practicing effective one to one progress reporting and negotiation of deliverables.
LO2 Apply problem solving, decision making and investigatory skills, select principles and techniques for the effective solution of engineering problems.
LO3 Formulate a viable solution, by applying the principles of experimental design and design processes.
LO4 Prepare the project communication (oral and written), with arguments and information set out in a coherent, logical manner
LO5 Research, critically evaluate, reference, and apply information from a variety of sources.
LO6 Manage the safety and ethics in an engineering project and apply codes of practice and regulations where relevant.
LO7 Carry out technical analysis, critically evaluate results and support conclusions with fact, engineering judgement and interpretation.
LO8 Use project planning methodology appropriate to the project.
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 Selection & Action Plan
Select a project from a list of industrial standard projects provided, or else propose an appropriate alternative project. Prepare a working specification and propose an action plan, in consultation with the project supervisor
Investigation & Research
Investigate, research, collect, collate and analyse relevant information
Development of a Proposed Solution
Assess the merits of proposed solutions and present reasoned arguments to support a preferred solution
Design, Implementation & Testing
Design, implement and test the preferred solution
Evaluation & Costing of the Preferred Solution
Thoroughly evaluate the performance of the implementation and research its production costs
Presentation Development
Prepare and deliver two presentations and demonstrations of the design to supervising staff. Coherently answer technical questions relating to the project
Project Log
Maintain a detailed log of actions, proposed and executed, issues arising, discussions with supervisor and others, and all aspects of the project
Investigation & Documentation of Commercial Aspects
Commercial issues, such as the market size, competition and financial viability of implementing the project commercially should be investigated. In particular,this should include patent issues
Report Preparation
A report should be prepared to document the activity undertaken throughout the project
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Interim report and presentation (to include introduction, background, progress to date, ethical considerations, project plan/Gantt chart)
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
System development, implementation and test
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,4,7,8
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final technical report
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final presentation and interview
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
Laboratory Contact No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 13.00 13
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
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