Description
Engineering and Science Research Project
Module title | Engineering and Science Research Project |
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Module code | INT0051 |
Academic year | 2021/2 |
Credits | 10 |
Module staff | Felicia Anne Heard (Convenor) |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 10 | 10 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 50 |
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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 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 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 project on and 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 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 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 work independently
- 6. Present your work to others communicating logically and effectively in written and visual forms
Syllabus plan
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 |
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44 | 56 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities (synchronous) | 22 | Delivery of input, individual tutorials |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities (asynchronous) | 22 | Individual learning of provided materials with short, specific tasks to complete |
Guided Independent Learning | 56 | Online resources; guided reading; initial research |
Assessment
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Individual formative research review | 200-word review of 1 source | 2-6 | Written feedback |
Project proposal | Maximum 2 sides of A4 | 1-3, 5, 6 | Written feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Visual display of findings and viva and discussion of process/key outcomes | 80 | Academic poster, 10-minute viva | 1-6 | Written and verbal feedback, informal peer feedback |
Activity log and portfolio to support research | 20 | Completed checklist; portfolio of evidence to support research; submission at viva | 1-3, 5, 6 | Written 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 |
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Visual display of findings and viva and discussion of process/key outcomes | Visual display of findings, Individual 'viva' | 1-6 | As soon as possible and ideally, before APAC |
Activity log and portfolio to support research | Activity log and portfolio to support research | 1-3, 5, 6 | As soon as possible and ideally, before APAC |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for reasons judged legitimate by the Mitigation Committee, the applicable assessment will normally be deferred. See ‘Details of reassessment’ for the form that assessment usually takes. When deferral occurs there is ordinarily no change to the overall weighting of that assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to rework your visual display of findings and take a viva. Only your performance in this will count towards your final module grade. A grade of 40% will be awarded if the assessment is passed.
Resources
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE
Cohort 1: https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=7535
Cohort 2: https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=7868
Module has an active ELE page
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
Burton, G. (2013) Presenting. London, England: Harper Collins
Cottrell, S. (2013) The Study Skills Handbook (4th Edn). Basingstoke, England: Palgrave Macmillan
Credit value | 10 |
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Module ECTS | 5 |
Module pre-requisites | None |
Module co-requisites | None |
NQF level (module) | 3 |
Available as distance learning? | Yes |
Origin date | 20/08/2019 |
Last revision date | 12/08/2021 |