EEE8112 : Study project (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Dr Martin Johnston
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
The module develops the student's 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 and present a report on the findings. The assignment 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 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Writing report. |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | Learning to acquire, sort and critically analyse information. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Non-timetabled PiP project progress meetings. These can be easily changed to synchronous sessions if |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 45:00 | 45:00 | Review of literature in an engineering topic. |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This module requires the student to undertake a survey of recent published literature in a new technological area and presents a report on the findings. The student is expected to do this independently.
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
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | M | 100 | 3000 word limit report |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
From the report the ability of the student will be assessed regarding;
-subject-specific, Core and Cognitive Skills - established from an assessment of the final report with respect to abilities to acquire, sort and use information, and also present it in a lucid and logical manner.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EEE8112's Timetable