Module Title: | Robotics Project |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
This module will be delivered through a mix of lectures and class-based activities and project work, including project deliverables and a professional write up. |
Module Aim: |
This module aims to introduce students to project based learning and develop their oral and written communication skills. The module will introduce students to project planning and structured engineering design, while engendering an awareness of ethical and safety issues in engineering. The students will participate actively in writing activities (individually and in collaboration) that model effective scientific and technical communication in the workplace.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Apply project-based learning to solve unforeseen problems |
LO2 |
Apply theoretical knowledge in solving problems encountered in a team project |
LO3 |
Discuss any ethical issues, environmental impacts and health and safety issues associated with their project |
LO4 |
Demonstrate good technical report-writing skills |
LO5 |
Prepare and deliver an oral presentation |
LO6 |
Demonstrate appropriate management techniques in the execution of their project (including time management and project planning) |
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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No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Project
Project planning, project design (including 3D design and implementation), project development, final testing, project documentation, final presentation
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Written communication
Readability, sources of information, logical presentation of material, use of tables and graphics, engineering documents, reports
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Presentation
Preparing the presentation, graphics, animation, presentation, hand-outs, preparation for questions
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Ethics
Professional code of ethics: code of ethics for engineers, citing information, plagiarism, referencing sources, copyright
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 100.00% |
Project |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Project |
Multimedia interim presentation |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
5.00 |
n/a |
Project |
Interim report (to include introduction, background, progress to date, ethical considerations, project plan/Gantt chart) |
1,2,3,4,6 |
15.00 |
n/a |
Project |
System development, implementation and test |
1,2,3,6 |
30.00 |
n/a |
Project |
Final technical report |
1,2,3,4,6 |
20.00 |
n/a |
Project |
Final presentation and interview |
1,2,3,5,6 |
10.00 |
n/a |
Project |
Group work demonstration (fun class competition aiming to evaluate and asses the dynamics of a group project, managing team work, work distribution within the team, etc.). |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
20.00 |
n/a |
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 |
Lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
Laboratory |
Every Week |
5.00 |
Independent Learning |
Every Week |
11.00 |
Total Hours |
18.00 |
Module Delivered In
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