EEE8114 : Industrial Project
- Offered for Year: 2021/22
- Module Leader(s): Dr Andrew Smith
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 40 |
| ECTS Credits: | 20.0 |
Aims
To enhance the student’s ability to apply his / her engineering expertise to solve a problem in an industrial context.
This module comprises an individual research project leading to the design and development of an original system or device and involving multi-disciplinary skills. The overall theme of the project will be provided by a staff member from the organisation where the project is being undertaken. This module will enhance the ability of the student to apply his / her engineering skills and expertise to solve a problem in an industrial context.
The project will also develop personal skills suitable to a range of employment settings and initiate the development of career management skills e.g. self-presentation, interview skills, etc. useful for future employment.
Outline Of Syllabus
An individual assignment leading to the design and development of an original system or device, and involving multi-disciplinary skills. The overall theme of the project will be provided by a staff member from the organisation where the project is being undertaken. Assessment of the project is based on a presentation and a dissertation and will be carried out by two members of academic staff whose research interests, or knowledge, are relevant to the project.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | Dissertation |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 5:00 | 5:00 | Present in Person Presentation to academic examiners. |
| Placement/Study Abroad | Employer-based learning | 1 | 335:00 | 335:00 | N/A |
| Total | 400:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This module requires the student to undertake a research project which will enhance their ability to apply their engineering expertise to solve a problem in an industrial context. The student is expected to do this project independently.
If the public health situation necessitates a change, the Present in Person Presentation will take place synchronously online
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof skill assessmnt | 1 | M | 10 | Industrial Supervisor Assessment. |
| Report | 1 | M | 70 | 12,000 word Industrial R |
| Oral Examination | 1 | M | 20 | 30 Minute Presentation |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
From the oral presentation and report the ability of the student will be assessed regarding;
Subject-specific, core, cognitive, numeracy and computer literacy, teamwork and design skills - which are established from a technical assessment of the oral presentation and dissertation.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EEE8114's Timetable