Study information

Individual Project - 2023 entry

MODULE TITLEIndividual Project CREDIT VALUE30
MODULE CODEECM3175 MODULE CONVENERDr Evangelos Papatheou (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 11 weeks 11 weeks 6 weeks
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 106
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

The Individual Project module will enable you to put into practice your research, project management and engineering skills, engaging you in the development of your own real world solution to an engineering problem or challenge. From clearly articulating the rationale for your project, to scoping and refining the design and finished product, you will work individually to apply the knowledge gained from other modules in your degree programme. You will be expected to innovate, create and present your engineering solution, honing your entrepreneurial as well as academic and practical skills.  In this way, the module will enable you to develop valuable transferable skills for future employment in industry.

AIMS - intentions of the module

In this module, you will apply the knowledge and skills obtained from taught modules to devise a real engineering solution at a professional level. You will be encouraged to use initiative, imagination and creativity during the management of your project, devoting around 300 hours of independent study towards its completion. You will study with greater levels of autonomy than in previous taught modules. Where feasible according to technical and COVID-19 constraints, and where appropriate to the project, experimental work in the laboratory or field may be possible

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
 
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
 
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge: 
 
1 explain in depth the rationale and specification for your chosen engineering project;
2 use project management software, to plan and manage the progress of the project, from generation of the idea to finished product;
3 show creativity in constructing prototypes or experimental apparatus to design specifications;
4 apply practical solutions to engineering problems to investigate new and emerging technologies, based on understanding of mathematical, scientific and/or computer based principles, and assessing the limitations of particular cases.
 
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: 
 
5 wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to adapt them in unfamiliar situations also identifying constraints including environmental and sustainability limitation;
6 assess and manage risk, demonstrating wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of codes of practice, health and safety requirements and other professional practices; adhere to University COVID-19 requirements.
7 select and use ICT based tools for analysis, design and communication of designs;
8 select and use laboratory instrumentation correctly;
9 critically analyse and present data to support decision making.
 
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:
 
10 demonstrate self management skills, identifying and meeting targets within time constraints (with very little guidance required from project supervisor);
11 critically analyse and implement problem-solving approaches;
12 produce a written report conforming to a specified format and to a professional standard.
13 write method statements and risk assessments considering COVID-19 requirements and mitigation 
14 work safely in laboratory, workshop environments etc., and promote safe practice, adhering to University COVID-19 requirements.
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
The project does not have a set syllabus. Your learning activities will be self-directed and bespoke to your individual project. You will receive, support and guidance from your project supervisor. You should expect to carry out a significant amount of background reading and self-directed learning
 
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

The project does not have a set syllabus. Your learning activities will be self-directed and bespoke to your individual project. You will receive, support and guidance from your project supervisor. You should expect to carry out a significant amount of background reading and self-directed learning.

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 27 Guided Independent Study 300 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 3 Report writing and interview preparation lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 2 Project introduction lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 22
Weekly meetings with project supervisor
Guided independent study 300
Guided independent study and project development

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Coursework – preliminary report Short Report All Electronic (eBart); and verbal (supervisor)
       

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Coursework – final report and interview 100 Final report (90%) and interview (10%) All Electronic (eBart); and verbal (supervisor)
         

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-reassessment
All above Coursework (100%) All Referral/deferral period
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Reassessment will be by resubmission of the final report only. For deferred candidates, the mark will be uncapped. For referred candidates, the mark will be capped at 40%.

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk

 

Web based and Electronic Resources:

Web based and electronic resources: As per project

 

Other Resources:

 

 

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN
Set Bowden, J. Writing a Report: How to Prepare, Write and Present Effective Reports 8th How To Books Ltd 2008 978-1845282936
Set McMillan, K., Weyers, J. How to Write Dissertations and Project Reports Pearson Education 2010 978-0273726937
Set McMillan, K., Weyers, J. How to Write Essays and Assignments Pearson Education Skills Set 2010 978-0273726951
Set Simon Monk Programming Arduino Getting Started with Sketches Tab Electronics 2012 13: 978-007178422
Set John Boxall Arduino Workshop: A Hands-On Introduction with 65 Projects 1st No Starch Press 2013 978-1593274481
CREDIT VALUE 30 ECTS VALUE 15
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 6 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Thursday 6th July 2017 LAST REVISION DATE Wednesday 4th October 2023
KEY WORDS SEARCH Individual engineering projects

Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.