Demonstrate an understanding of the relevance of the material studied in your degree to a successful career in industry
Gain experience of relating academic skills and knowledge to solving real industrial problems
Apply design and technical skills to analyse and provide solutions to industrial problems
To introduce the student to the industrial environment with particular reference to the robotics industry and to the role and responsibilities of the engineer
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Describe and select components/software/control methods
LO2
List the potential safety hazards associated with the project and complete the corresponding risk assessment form
LO3
Demonstrate the ability to plan and manage the project (inc. budget and time)
LO4
Employ theoretical knowledge to build and test a mechatronic system
LO5
Effectively communicate the project concept, plan, design and implementation through a presentation, report and interview
LO6
Team management and conflict resolution
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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
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
Implementation of Project Management skills (e.g. Gantt Charts, Budget control)
Risk Assessment
Concept Design and Evaluation
Research and selection of components/software
Detailed design involving as appropriate: Instrumentation; Data Acquisition, PLC programming, Robotics; Vision systems;Process control; Motor Control.
Technical Communications
Report writing, oral presentations
Management Practice
Management styles, Management roles, Team leadership and motivation, Time management, Cost management and Conflict resolutions
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
10.00%
Project
90.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Examination
Management studies
1,3,6
10.00
n/a
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
Interim Report and Presentation 15%
Final Report and Presentation 25%
System implementation and test 30%
Team work and communication 20%
1,2,3,4,5,6
90.00
n/a
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment