EEE8156 : Technology Review Project (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- 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 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The module develops the students skills in acquiring, sorting and presenting information in a new technical area.
Outline Of Syllabus
An individual assignment to survey recent published literature in a new technological area. To review modern engineering developments and future trends. To consider financial, ethical, sustainability issues related to the topic. The presentation and report is carried out in consultation with an academic staff supervisor.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Oral Presentation |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Report |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 25 | 2:00 | 50:00 | Collection and reading of background materials and publications |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Staff contact hours are estimated. Supervision will include formative feedback on progress, and futu |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 70:00 | 70:00 | General reading |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Subject specific, cognitive and communication skills will be developed during the formal supervisory sessions and through self-guided materials.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 10 | 1 | M | 25 | 10 minute presentation, followed by 5 minutes of questions |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 75 | 3000 Words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The report will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of the technology under review. Subject specific, critical and evaluative skills will also be assessed through the written exercise. The presentation will test the students' skills in gathering information, presenting information in front of an audience, oral communication, and ability to direct answer questions.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
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