Module Catalogue 2024/25

SFY0007 : Foundation Year Project

SFY0007 : Foundation Year Project

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Dr Alasdair Charles
  • Lecturer: Dr Adrian Oila, Dr Tiago Marinheiro
  • Owning School: Engineering
  • Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

Semester 2 Credit Value: 10
ECTS Credits: 5.0
European Credit Transfer System
Pre-requisite

Modules you must have done previously to study this module

Pre Requisite Comment

None

Co-Requisite

Modules you need to take at the same time

Co Requisite Comment

None

Aims

Students will be introduced to research methods and will study a particular topic with the aim of preparing a technical report in the appropriate scientific format.

Outline Of Syllabus

Taught theory and analytical methods are combined with 'capability' skills in problem solving and practical work.

Learning Outcomes

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

At the end of this module students should be able to understand more about topics relevant to their proposed course of study. The module will introduce the students to staff in their target Schools, and familiarise them with that School in preparation for their subsequent degree programme. During the module they will engage in a topic relevant to their proposed course of study.

Intended Skill Outcomes

At the end of this module students should be able to integrate Foundation Year taught theory and analytical methods with 'capability' skills in problem solving and practical work.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching361:0036:00N/A
Guided Independent StudyProject work164:0064:00N/A
Total100:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Practical work and self-study assignments taught and practised in practical sessions and private study.

Reading Lists

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Portfolio2M100Project
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

Students' presentation, writing and mathematical skills are assessed through a project report including an introduction, method, discussion, conclusion and references. Word count not to exceed 2000.

Timetable

Past Exam Papers

General Notes

N/A

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