EEE8093 : Research Project
EEE8093 : Research Project
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s): Professor Haris Patsios
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 3 Credit Value: | 60 |
| ECTS Credits: | 30.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
Completion of 120 credits of taught material on the Power Distribution Engineering programme
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To develop a detailed understanding and a broad overview of electrical power distribution.
The project is intended to develop and test the candidate's detailed understanding and broad overview of aspects of power distribution engineering.
Outline Of Syllabus
An individual assignment leading to the analysis, design and/or development of an original system or device and involving multi-disciplinary skills. The overall theme of the project will be provided by an academic staff supervisor who will assist in project monitoring. Assessment of the project, undertaken by the project supervisor and a second marker, is via literature review, demonstration and a final report.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
The knowledge outcomes from this project will be multi-faceted, involving not only conceptual and procedural knowledge associated with the project in general, but also strategic knowledge involving planning and organisational strategies etc. at a personal level.
Intended Skill Outcomes
1. Use calculations, evaluation and problem solving skills relevant to power distribution engineering
2. Be able to analyse/solve complex engineering problems related to electrical power distribution.
3. Developed skills in researching relevant information and be able to summarise information from relevant sources and draw conclusions from that information
4. Demonstrate improved transferable skills in terms of communication, planning and the ability to manage his/her own learning, relevant to a post graduate degree
5. Obtain self-study skills, life long learning and on-line competencies
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 120:00 | 120:00 | Dissertation |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Demonstration |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 45:00 | 45:00 | Literature Review |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | ERACS |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 36 | 0:30 | 18:00 | Staff contact. Hours are estimated as this depends on the number of students on the module. |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 100:00 | 100:00 | Searching and reading background material and publications. |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 100:00 | 100:00 | Circuit board construction; software development |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 200:00 | 200:00 | Design and construction of devices and/or software. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
| Total | 600:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The academic contact time provides students with the acquisition of the fundamental research skills, and the project framework in terms of timetable, milestones and arrangement for supervision.
The project provides an opportunity to be able to independently formulate, undertake and report on a substantial design of research project.
The student should select a member of staff as a supervisor for their intended project who will help establish the scope and focus of the project.
The student should formally agree with the selected member of academic staff that they will act as their supervisor. The supervisor needs to sign both the initial project specification and literature review and project plan to confirm that they are willing to so.
The supervisor is also responsible for helping the student with all matters relating to the project and is the primary point of contact for all technical and project management issues.
Students are responsible for maintaining regular contact with their selected supervisors and to maintain a written record of their meetings that is subsequently appended to for the final report.
The project must in all cases be submitted by the stated date.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 30 | 3 | M | 15 | Project demonstration |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 10 | Literature Review 1500 words |
| Dissertation | 3 | M | 75 | 12000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written dissertation (including the initial literature survey) is an appropriate way to assess both the depth of theoretical knowledge and understanding and the students’ problem solving skills and will also assess data and information acquisition and evaluation skills. The project demonstration give students the opportunity to demonstrate their improved transferable skills.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EEE8093's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- EEE8093's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Original Handbook text:
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