SFY0007 : Foundation Year Project
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Alasdair Charles
- Lecturer: Dr Adrian Oila, Dr Peter Avery, Dr Toni Carruthers, Dr Jerry Hagon
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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