Engineering and Science Project

Module title	Engineering and Science Project
Module code	INT0041
Academic year	2018/9
Credits	10
Module staff	Robyn Levine (Convenor)

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks		12	12

Number students taking module (anticipated)	50

Description - summary of the module content

Module description

This module provides the opportunity for you to research a topic that presents a challenge in the field of Engineering and /or Science. There is group work on producing a research focus, proposal and poster, and individual work on analysing and evaluating source material. You will learn how to assess the usefulness of sources and how to present information visually in a poster format. This process will involve working independently and as part of a group to achieve goals. The knowledge and skills developed in this module will provide a sound foundation for your undergraduate studies.

Module aims - intentions of the module

To identify, design, plan and complete a group project on an Engineering and Science challenge
To use a range of sources effectively and critically to support ideas.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. Identify, design, plan and complete a group project and achieve agreed objectives
2. Obtain, critically select, and apply information from appropriate sources and employ appropriate skills/technology/materials to the creation of a group-produced poster

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

3. Analyse and evaluate information
4. Demonstrate appropriate academic literacy practices using citation and providing references correctly

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

5. With support, take responsibility for your own learning and working independently
6. Present your work to others communicating logically and effectively in written and visual forms

Syllabus plan

Topics covered in taught elements:

Choosing a project focus and title
Development of research skills
Effective academic reading
Managing time and project planning skills
Creative thinking
Analysing and evaluating information from source material
Presenting findings to others in a poster format

Learning and teaching

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
50	50

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Classes	48	Delivery of input, individual tutorials
Guided independent study	50	Online resources; guided reading; initial research
Presentation of findings to others	2	Presenting information visually to others

Assessment

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Individual formative research review	250-word review of 1 source	2, 3, 4, 5, 6	Written feedback
Group project proposal	Maximum 2 sides of A4	1, 2, 3, 5, 6	Written feedback

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
100	0	0

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Individual research review	50	750-word review of 3 sources	2, 3, 4, 5, 6	Written feedback
Group visual display of findings at end of module event	50	Academic poster	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	Written and verbal feedback, informal peer feedback

Re-assessment

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
Individual research review	Resubmission	2, 3, 4, 5, 6	As soon as possible and ideally, before Exam Board
Group visual display of findings at end of module event	Reworking of visual display	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	As soon as possible and ideally, before Exam Board

Re-assessment notes

Note: Attendance of all group members at the Exhibition Week is compulsory in order for individuals to pass the Artefact element of this module.

Resources

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Burton, G. (2013) Presenting. London, England: Harper Collins

Cottrell, S. (2013) The Study Skills Handbook (4^th Edn). Basingstoke, England: Palgrave Macmillan

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Engineering and Science Project

Credit value	10
Module ECTS	5
NQF level (module)	3
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	02/05/2018
Last revision date	15/08/2018