EEE3096 : Individual Project and Dissertation
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Mr Andrew Lovatt
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 30 |
| ECTS Credits: | 20.0 |
Aims
To enhance the ability of the student to apply their 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 involiving 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 project supervisor and second examiner, is via presentations, demonstrations and a final report.
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 0:30 | 0:30 | Initial demonstration synchronous non-timetabled contact |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 80:00 | 80:00 | Dissertation |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 0:30 | 0:30 | Summative synchronous non-timetabled Final demonstration |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 0:30 | 0:30 | Poster presentation summative synchronous non-timetabled |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Project proposal |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Final demonstration preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Poster presentation preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 9:30 | 9:30 | Formative initial demonstration assessment |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | Searching and reading background material and publications. |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 18 | 3:00 | 54:00 | PIP Non timetabled - All pip time for stage 3 donated to individual project |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 199:00 | 199:00 | Design and construction of devices and/or software |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | Synchronous non-timetabled Staff contact hours. |
| Total | 400:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This project requires the students 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:
1. Subject-specific skills - design skills plus an overall understanding of a wide range of subject matter related to the project.
2. 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.
3. Cognitive skills - ability to analyse the results and present them in a coherent manner.
Alternatives will be offered to students unable to be present-in-person due to the prevailing C-19 circumstances.
Student’s should consult their individual timetable for up-to-date delivery information.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
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 | 20 | Final demonstration |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | 2 | M | 60 | 6000 word count, Technical Report |
| Research proposal | 1 | M | 5 | N/A |
| Poster | 2 | M | 15 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
| 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 fo the student will be assessed regarding:
- Subject-specific, core and cognitive skills - established from technical assessment of the initial study, implementation issues and evaluation of end project plus dissertation.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EEE3096's Timetable