EEE8113 : Group Design Project
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Kristopher Smith
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 30 |
| ECTS Credits: | 15.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To enhance the ability of the student to undertake a project as part of a team, working to time scales, specifications and budgets negotiated with other team members.
Outline Of Syllabus
This collaborative undertaking culminates in a group assignment dedicated to conceiving and constructing a sophisticated system or device or solution, requiring the integration of diverse skill sets across multiple disciplines. Project specifications may be sourced from a local company or a research group within the university, offering valuable guidance throughout the project's evolution. Each project engages groups comprising three to six students, contingent on the scale of the academic stage. A significant portion of the project involves meticulous group coordination and seamless integration of individual contributions. Progress is systematically tracked through monthly formal meetings overseen by two academic staff monitors, ensuring constructive oversight and guidance.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 5:00 | 5:00 | Preparation for Present in Person group oral presentation and demonstration. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | Creating Final Group Report |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | It's expected students will conduct group meetings and take minutes of meetings. Academics will be invited to some of these meetings (students will regulate these meeting) |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 1 | 223:00 | 223:00 | Undertaking project work, group management, and audit trail |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | These are class meetings conducted as required, no formal technical lecturer material is delivered |
| Total | 300:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This is a group design exercise which requires students to solve a project design /specifications may be sourced from a local company or a research group within the university [M2-M6,M9,M11-M14,M16,M17].
The rational of the group project is Experiential Learning allowing students to gain practical insights into the challenges and opportunities encountered in real engineering projects. This firsthand experience enhances their ability to tackle similar situations in their professional careers. Engaging in collaborative group projects fosters a sense of ownership and pride in their work. This heightened motivation contributes to a positive learning experience.
The group project is run by the students with oversight by two academics invite along to oversee group meetings as required.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 30 | 2 | M | 20 | Present in Person Demonstration of project, assessed by academic monitors |
| Oral Presentation | 30 | 2 | M | 20 | Present in Person Oral presentation by all group members, assessed by academic monitors |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | M | 60 | 10,000 words, assessed by academic monitors, (nominally 2,000-2,500 words per individual, depending upon group size) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The final student mark is based on a combination of: Demonstration, Presentation, Report and Peer Review. The Report contains a group requirement of project management records to be kept with a project timeline. Within the Report each student has an individual contribution section to enable identification of work and allow the academic to give an individual grade [M2-M6], the report mark scheme contains risk assessment [M9]. The Demonstration and Presentation have an individual component, so all the group must contribute to the assessment [M11-M14, M17]. Finally, an anonymous Peer Review is completed by each group member, rates their team mates and this is used to scale the awarded student marks (thus none participation ensures a weaker peer review mark compared to group member who may have done all the work) [M16]..
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EEE8113's Timetable