ECM3175 | 2020 | University of Exeter

MODULE TITLE	Individual Project	CREDIT VALUE	30
MODULE CODE	ECM3175	MODULE CONVENER	Prof Monica Craciun (Coordinator)

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	11 weeks	11 weeks	6 weeks

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	106

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

The Individual Project module will enable you to put into practice your research, project management and engineering skills, engaging you in the development of your own real world solution to an engineering problem or challenge. From clearly articulating the rationale for your project, to scoping and refining the design and finished product, you will work individually to apply the knowledge gained from other modules in your degree programme. You will be expected to innovate, create and present your engineering solution, honing your entrepreneurial as well as academic and practical skills. In this way, the module will enable you to develop valuable transferable skills for future employment in industry.

AIMS - intentions of the module

In this module, you will apply the knowledge and skills obtained from taught modules to devise a real engineering solution at a professional level. You will be encouraged to use initiative, imagination and creativity during the management of your project, devoting around 300 hours of independent study towards its completion. You will study with greater levels of autonomy than in previous taught modules. Where feasible according to technical and COVID-19 constraints, and where appropriate to the project, experimental work in the laboratory or field may be possible

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

This is a constituent module of one or more degree programmes which are accredited by a professional engineering institution under licence from the Engineering Council. The learning outcomes for this module have been mapped to the output standards required for an accredited programme, as listed in the current version of the Engineering Council’s ‘Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ document (AHEP-V3).

The individual projects may be design or research oriented with different mixtures of design, experimental or analytical work, therefore mapping to intended learning outcomes (ILOs) depends on the emphasis of the project to design, experimental and analytical work. Experimental work in the laboratory or field work may be possible, but will be subject to laboratory availability and approvals by the technical services management, according to constraints imposed by evolving COVID-19 circumstances.

ILOs G1p, G1m, G2p, G2m, G3p, G3m apply to all projects. Science and Mathematics ILOs SM1p, SM1m apply to all projects while SM2p, SM2m and SM5m apply (but not exclusively) to projects of an analytical nature. Engineering Analysis ILOs EA4p, EA4m apply to all projects. Engineering Analysis ILOs EA1p, EA1m, EA5m apply to all projects while EA2p, EA2m and EA3p, EA3m apply (but not exclusively) to projects of an analytical nature. Design ILOs D2p, D2m and D6p, D6m apply to all projects while D1p, D1m, D3p, D3m, D4p, D4m, D5p, D5m, D7m and D8m apply to projects of design nature where a physical system is created or evolved. Economic, legal, social, ethical and environmental ILOs ET1p, ET1m, ET4p-ET6p, ET4m-ET6m may apply depending on the individual project. Engineering practice ILOs EP1p, EP1m, EP4p, EP4m, EP5p, EP5m,EP7p, EP7m, EP8p, EP8m, EP9m and EP10m apply to all projects while EP3p, EP3m and EP6p, EP6m apply (but not exclusively) particularly to projects with a high degree of practical and experimental work

A full list of the referenced outcomes is provided online: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/emps/subjects/engineering/accreditation/ The AHEP document can be viewed in full on the Engineering Council’s website, at http://www.engc.org.uk/

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge: SM1p, SM1m, SM2p, SM2m, SM5m, EA1p, EA1m, EA2p, EA2m, EA3p, EA3m, EA5m, ET3p, ET3m

1 explain in depth the rationale and specification for your chosen engineering project;

2 use project management software, to plan and manage the progress of the project, from generation of the idea to finished product;

3 show creativity in constructing prototypes or experimental apparatus to design specifications;

4 apply practical solutions to engineering problems to investigate new and emerging technologies, based on understanding of mathematical, scientific and/or computer based principles, and assessing the limitations of particular cases.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: D2p, D2m, D4p, D4m, D5p, D5m, D7m (for design-oriented projects), EA2p, EA2m, EA3p, EA3m (projects of an analytical nature) EP3p, EP3m (for experimental projects), EA1p, EA1m, EA4p, EA4m, EA5m, EP4p, EP4m

5 wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to adapt them in unfamiliar situations also identifying constraints including environmental and sustainability limitation;

6 assess and manage risk, demonstrating wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of codes of practice, health and safety requirements and other professional practices; adhere to University COVID-19 requirements.

7 select and use ICT based tools for analysis, design and communication of designs;

8 select and use laboratory instrumentation correctly;

9 critically analyse and present data to support decision making.

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge: ET1p, ET1m, ET3p-ET6p, ET3m-ET6m, G1p, G1m, G2p, G2m, G3p, G3m

10 demonstrate self management skills, identifying and meeting targets within time constraints (with very little guidance required from project supervisor);

11 critically analyse and implement problem-solving approaches;

12 produce a written report conforming to a specified format and to a professional standard.

13 write method statements and risk assessments considering COVID-19 requirements and mitigation

14 work safely in laboratory, workshop environments etc., and promote safe practice, adhering to University COVID-19 requirements.

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

The project does not have a set syllabus. Your learning activities will be self-directed and bespoke to your individual project. You will receive, support and guidance from your project supervisor. You should expect to carry out a significant amount of background reading and self-directed learning

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

The project does not have a set syllabus. Your learning activities will be self-directed and bespoke to your individual project. You will receive, support and guidance from your project supervisor. You should expect to carry out a significant amount of background reading and self-directed learning.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	27	Guided Independent Study	300	Placement / Study Abroad	0

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	3	Report writing and interview preparation lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	2	Project introduction lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	22	Weekly meetings with project supervisor
Guided independent study	300	Guided independent study and project development

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	100	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	0

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Coursework – preliminary report	0	Short Report	All	Electronic (eBart); and verbal (supervisor)
Coursework – final report and interview	100	Final report (90%) and interview (10%)	All	Electronic (eBart); and verbal (supervisor)

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-reassessment
All above	Coursework (100%)	All	Completed over summer with a deadline in August

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment.

If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals, only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark.

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk

Web based and Electronic Resources:

Web based and electronic resources: As per project

Other Resources:

Reading list for this module:

Type	Author	Title	Edition	Publisher	Year	ISBN
Set	Bowden, J.	Writing a Report: How to Prepare, Write and Present Effective Reports	8th	How To Books Ltd	2008	978-1845282936
Set	McMillan, K., Weyers, J.	How to Write Dissertations and Project Reports		Pearson Education	2010	978-0273726937
Set	McMillan, K., Weyers, J.	How to Write Essays and Assignments		Pearson Education Skills Set	2010	978-0273726951
Set	Simon Monk	Programming Arduino Getting Started with Sketches		Tab Electronics	2012	13: 978-007178422
Set	John Boxall	Arduino Workshop: A Hands-On Introduction with 65 Projects	1st	No Starch Press	2013	978-1593274481

CREDIT VALUE	30	ECTS VALUE	15

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES	None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	6	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Thursday 6th July 2017	LAST REVISION DATE	Tuesday 18th August 2020

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Individual engineering projects

Individual Project - 2020 entry