SFY0007 : Foundation Year Project
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Alasdair Charles
- Lecturer: Dr Tiago Marinheiro, Dr Adrian Oila
- 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: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
Students will be introduced to research methods and will study a particular topic with the aim of preparing a technical report in the appropriate scientific format.
Outline Of Syllabus
Taught theory and analytical methods are combined with 'capability' skills in problem solving and practical work.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 36 | 1:00 | 36:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 64:00 | 64:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Practical work and self-study assignments taught and practised in practical sessions and private study.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2 | M | 100 | Project |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Students' presentation, writing and mathematical skills are assessed through a project report including an introduction, method, discussion, conclusion and references. Word count not to exceed 2000.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SFY0007's Timetable