Module Title:Engineering Project
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module and development of an engineering report provides the learner with the opportunity to develop critical and independent thinking. Learners are provided with the opportunity to engage in self-motivated, independent research under the guidance of a supervisor. Suggestions for project topics may come from the learner; however, all projects will be recommended by the supervisor. The learner will be afforded the opportunity for regular, weekly meetings, either online or fact to face, with the supervisor to discuss progress; deal with any issues or problems which may arise in a timely fashion and ensure that the work is progressing to the satisfaction of learner and supervisor. A record will be kept of all learner/supervisor meetings. At the beginning of the module the learner will be given a Project Brief, Grading Rubric and enrolled onto an 'Engineering Project' module on the IT Carlow Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard), this will provide support materials/links to resources and focus the learners activity. This module incorporates a specific workshop that will support learners on the development of a their engineering project proposal, applicable literature review, referencing, methodologies, design, test and data visualisation. Each completed Project will consist of 10,000 - 12,500 words.
Module Aim: To develop the learners' ability to identify, formulate, research and analyse broadly defined, engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Identify, formulate, research, analyse and investigate a broadly-defined engineering problem, according to set criteria and using relevant data from codes, databases and literature, reach substantiated and valid conclusions.
LO2 Design a solution to the identified engineering technology problem and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes, an artefact, to solve the problem with consideration for ethical, environmental as well as health and safety requirements
LO3 Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, as well as modern engineering and Information Technology (IT) tools, to solve the identified problem, with an understanding of their limitations.
LO4 Communicate effectively on the solution artefact with the engineering and academic community as well as with society at large, by being able to comprehend and write effective reports, artefact design documentation and project logs, make effective presentations, as well as give and receive clear instructions.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Project Brief
Learners will be assigned a project brief, which includes the project specification and target dates. The project brief will be discussed with each learner to ensure that it is clearly understood. Learners may propose their own brief, the suitability of which will be assessed by the project supervisors.
Project Management and Risk Assessment
Develop the skills to execute the project methodology through the identification and use of appropriate processes and tools such as project planning, scope of work, Gantt charts, scheduling risk assessment and data analysis in order to complete the project.
Progress Oral Presentation
Present an oral progress report on the work completed to date; this includes the problem identified, the solutions considered, the solution identified, timelines to completion as well as works already completed.
Project Design
Formulate the design of an artefact solution to the identified problem. This involves the identification selection of appropriate hardware and software, development of diagrams, schematics, flowcharts and the prototyping of potential solutions.
Project Reflective Journal
Maintain a log of all activity as well as reflections on that activity in a journal. This will include, but is not limited to, project ideas, meeting minutes, project/work activities, project management and risk assessment outputs such as mind-maps, Work Breakdown Structures, Scope of Works, and Gantt Charts.
Project Implementation
Development of the solution, through hardware, software and system development using appropriate tools to final assembly of the artefact.
Project Report
Produce a formal written report to include: Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Artefact Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation, Discussion of Results, Conclusion, Recommendations and Future Work.
Final Oral Presentation
Present a final oral report on the completed work; this includes the problem identified, the solutions considered, the solution identified, the development of the artefact, results of testing, lessons learnt and potential future work.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment55.00%
Project45.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Presentation Interim project progress report. 1,2,4 5.00 Sem 1 End
Presentation Final presentation of project work. 1,2,3,4 15.00 Sem 2 End
Written Report Final written report. 1,2,3,4 25.00 n/a
Reflective Journal Journal maintained of work and reflections throughout the project. 1,2,3,4 10.00 Sem 2 End
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Project research and the development of the artefact through appropriate simulation and prototyping. 1,2,3 25.00 Sem 2 End
Project Artefact development, testing and final assembly. 2,3 20.00 Sem 2 End
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Presentation Interim project progress report. 1,2,4 5.00 Sem 1 End
Presentation Final presentation of project work. 1,2,3,4 15.00 Sem 2 End
Written Report Final written report. 1,2,3,4 25.00 n/a
Reflective Journal Journal maintained of work and reflections throughout the project. 1,2,3,4 10.00 Sem 2 End
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Project research and the development of the artefact through appropriate simulation and prototyping. 1,2,3 25.00 Sem 2 End
Project Artefact development, testing and final assembly. 2,3 20.00 Sem 2 End
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lab/Lecture Every Week 1.00
Independent Learning Time Every Week 6.00
Total Hours 7.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lab/Lecture Every Week 1.00
Independent Learning Every Week 6.00
Total Hours 7.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EMIMC_D Batchelor of Science in Industrial Measurement and Control 1 Mandatory