EEE8106 : Extended Coursework on Applications and Design (ECAD)
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Martin Johnston
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To enhance the abilities of the student to apply material from formal lecture courses to the design or operation of a real engineering device or system.
Outline Of Syllabus
A design study, associated with a chosen lecture course, involving the attainment of a device or system specification. Design options must be carefully weighted and the reasons for choosing particular options presented in a final written report. An academic staff supervisor is available for consultation.
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 | 5:00 | 5:00 | Formatively assessed progress report |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Final report write-up |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Reading background material |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Learning to use specific software platform for design work |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 45:00 | 45:00 | Design and implementation of engineering solution |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Non-timetabled synchronous project progress meetings with supervisor. |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This module requires the student to address a problem which enhances their theoretical understanding of a given module by undertaking a piece of work in which he/she is wholly responsible but with the support of an academic supervisor.
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.
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
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 100 | 20 pages, including figures and diagrams |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 2 – 3 page progress report to check student design work. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
From the first report, the ability of the student will be assessed regarding:
1. Subject-specific skills - overall design and understanding of the problem.
2. Core skills - how the problem was solved, use of initiative. Computer literacy - use of CAD tools; numeracy skills; report writing.
3. Cognitive skills - analysis of interim results, limitations to the solution provided, current progress against milestones, etc.
From the final report, the ability of the student will be assessed regarding:
1. Subject-specific skills - overall design and understanding of the problem.
2. Core skills - how the problem was solved, use of initiative. Computer literacy - use of CAD tools; numeracy skills; report writing.
3. Cognitive skills - analysis of the results, limitations to the solution provided, etc.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EEE8106's Timetable