Module Details
Module Code: |
PROJ C4604 |
Module Title:
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Research Project (Engineering)
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Title:
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Research Project (Engineering)
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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Module Author:: |
Edmond Tobin
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Module Description: |
The aims of the module are: To provide the learner with the opportunity to apply and extend the knowledge, competencies and skills developed on the programme; To research, design, develop and critically analysis within an engineering problem: To manage, document, and communicate an engineering project: To develop personal skills of initiative, independence and responsibility.
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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 |
Conduct a literature review and formulate a project plan |
LO2 |
Design an appropriate engineering solution to accomplish the project objectives |
LO3 |
Evaluate the proposed solution through analysis, simulation and/or experimentation |
LO4 |
Demonstrate self-direction, problem solving and project management through technical reports or papers |
LO5 |
Present a critical analysis and discussion of the project outcomes through technical reports, papers, posters or presentations |
LO6 |
Assess sustainability and ethical issues in relation to personal conduct, project content and completion of the project objectives |
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 Title and Scope
The scope and title of the project will be determined by the project supervisors and in some cases, with industry partners. Typical project components will include but are not limited to the following: • design and manufacture of an engineering product or system; • mathematical modelling of an engineering system; • review of an emerging technology or review an existing product design; • development of an engineering product or system. Students will be encouraged to explore possible cooperation on project assignments with their peers from other engineering programmes in the institute and their peers from international collaborative partners.
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Project Brief
Projects will be selected from a list of projects provided. These may be linked to work placement or industry. Prepare a working specification and propose an action plan, identifying the staged structure and associated deadlines, in consultation with the project supervisor/s.
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Project Plan
Students will be expected to develop a detailed project plan using project planning tools.
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Research
Conduct a literature review.
Investigate, research, collect, collate and analyse relevant information.
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Design
Software tools will be used for simulation in the development of the design.
Design software will be used to produce working drawings for the prototype.
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Testing and Validation
Design, implement and test the proposed solution. Testing of solution to ensure that it meets the original specification
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Evaluation
Thoroughly evaluate the proposed solution and research its production costs.
Investigate exploitation of the proposed solution: Commercial issues, patent issues, financial viability.
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Presentation
The learner will be required to make a technical presentation on the progress of the project at intervals linked to the staged structure of the project. This may be in the form of a poster presentation, video presentation or in camera presentation.
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Work Journal
The learner will 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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Thesis
A formal report should be prepared to document the activity undertaken throughout the project. This may take the form of a technical report or journal paper or as defined at the beginning of 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 |
Project |
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Non Contact |
Laboratory based project activity. Frequent guidance provided by the supervisor. |
24 Weeks per Stage |
4.25 |
102 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Research, preparation of presentation and technical reports, design work, |
30 Weeks per Stage |
4.93 |
148 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Nigel J. Smith. Engineering Project Management, Wiley-Blackwell, p.400, [ISBN: 1405168021].
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James G. Speight, Russell Foote. Ethics in Science and Engineering, Wiley-Scrivener, p.318, [ISBN: 047062602X].
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Kathleen McMillan,Jonathon Weyers. How to Write Dissertations & Project Reports, 2nd. [ISBN: 027374383X].
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[compiled by] Deborah G. Johnson. Ethical issues in engineering, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., [ISBN: 0132905787].
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Charles Lessard. Project Management for Engineering Design, Morgan and Claypool Publishers, p.120, [ISBN: 1598291742].
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John A. Sharp. The Management of a Student Research Project, 3rd. Routledge, p.278, [ISBN: 9781315238449].
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Other Resources |
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On-line text book,
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Thesis outline,
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