ENG3594 : EPA Industrial Project (Dissertation)
ENG3594 : EPA Industrial Project (Dissertation)
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s): Dr Matthew Armstrong
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 20.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To enhance the ability of the student to apply his/her engineering expertise to investigate a complex problem.
Outline Of Syllabus
An individual assignment leading to the design and development of an original system or device and involving multi-disciplinary skills. The overall theme of the project will be provided by the employer, and approved by the academic module leader who will assist in project supervision and monitoring. Assessment of the project, undertaken by the academic supervisor and a second academic examiner, is via presentations, demonstrations 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 personal level.
Intended Skill Outcomes
The Individual Project will enhance:
1. subject-specific skills - dependent upon the project
2. cognitive skills - analysing results and assessing progress
3. core skills - planning/organising and problem solving
4. computer literacy - use of CAD packages, development of programmes etc
5. computer skills - report writing and presentation skills
6. Understanding of the social impact of the work and the need for sustainable development.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Preparation and presentation of project proposal, initial demonstration, and poster |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 80:00 | 80:00 | Summative Assessed Technical Report |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 240:00 | 240:00 | Design and Construction of devices and/or software |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Searching and reading background material and publications |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Preparation and presentation of final demonstration |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Reviewing lecture notes; general reading relevant to the project |
| Total | 400:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This project requires the student not only to adapt the factual, conceptual and procedural knowledge acquired from a wide range of modules to a specific problem but also to enhance their strategic knowledge by undertaking a project in which he/she is wholly responsible.
Consequently, it will require the student to demonstrate a wide range of skills
subject-specific skills - design skills plus an overall understanding of a wide range of subject matter related to the project
core skills - ability to plan and organise the work, together with exercising problem-solving skills, also demonstrate numeracy and computer literacy skills, finally submit a written report on the design
cognitive skills - ability the analyse the results and present them in a coherent manner.
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 Presentation | 30 | 2 | M | 40 | Oral Presentation (30 mins: 15 mins presentation and 15 mins for questions) |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | 2 | M | 40 | 6000 word count, Technical Report |
| Research proposal | 1 | M | 10 | Project Proposal |
| Poster | 2 | M | 10 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 1 | M | First Demonstration - formative feedback will be given to students to identify any issues. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
From the various presentations plus report the ability of the student will be assessed regarding;
1. subject-specific, core and cognitive skills - established from technical assessment of the initial study, implementation issues and evaluation of end project plus dissertation.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ENG3594's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- ENG3594's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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