Module Details
Module Code: |
PROJ C4607 |
Module Title:
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Final Year Project
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Title:
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Final Year Project
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Frances Hardiman
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Module Author:: |
Violeta McLoone
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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
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Investigation & Research
Investigate, research, collect, collate and analyse relevant information
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Development of a Proposed Solution
Assess the merits of proposed solutions and present reasoned arguments to support a preferred solution
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Design, Implementation & Testing
Design, implement and test the preferred solution
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Evaluation & Costing of the Preferred Solution
Thoroughly evaluate the performance of the implementation and research its production costs
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Presentation Development
Prepare and deliver two presentations and demonstrations of the design to supervising staff. Coherently answer technical questions relating to the project
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Project Log
Maintain a detailed log of actions, proposed and executed, issues arising, discussions with supervisor and others, and all aspects of the project
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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
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Report Preparation
A report should be prepared to document the activity undertaken throughout the project
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
13.00 |
13 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
Module Resources
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This module does not have any book resources |
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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This module does not have any other resources |
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