Discipline Group Challenge Project
| Module title | Discipline Group Challenge Project |
|---|---|
| Module code | ENE2020 |
| Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 50 |
|---|
Module description
This module is designed for students to develop the technical expertise and professional skills essential for a career in renewable energy, systems engineering and environmental engineering. Using project-based learning, the students will focus on the application of engineering principles to develop innovative solutions and mitigate environmental impact. Working in teams, you will tackle a real-world challenge relevant to your engineering discipline. Emphasis is placed on practical skills development, data analysis, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. You will also gain hands-on experience in problem-solving, project management, and technical reporting, preparing to prepare you for industry roles.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module will enable you to apply your engineering knowledge to a real-life renewable energy system design focusing on improved power capture and reduced environmental impact. This will be done through a combination of background research, practical sills workshops, environmental data collection and analysis, and development of sustainable solutions. The module is designed to:
• Develop your technical expertise to implement sustainable solutions in renewable energy, systems engineering, and environmental engineering.
• Encourage you to apply creative solutions and innovative thinking in sustainable design.
• Provide hands-on experience in teamwork, stakeholder engagement, and project execution through a multidisciplinary, industry-inspired challenge.
• Train you in system design, data analysis and risk mitigation to develop solutions that align with industry standards and environmental policies.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Design solutions for complex problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate (C5)
- 2. Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems (C6)
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity (C9)
- 4. Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion (C11)
- 5. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (C12)
- 6. Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations (C13)
- 7. Discuss the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of complex problems (C14)
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 8. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team (C16)
- 9. Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences (C17)
Syllabus plan
This module will be a combination of structured lectures by the module lead and practical skills support sessions
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 120 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 10 | Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 20 | Project Based Learning Support |
| Guided Independent Study | 120 | Reflection on learning and teaching activities, preparation for assessments, further reading |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework 1 Planning exercise | 50 | 3000-word equivalent | 3-4, 6 | Written |
| Coursework 2 Project reporting | 50 | 3000-word equivalent | 1-2, 5, 7-9 | Written |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework 1 Planning exercise | Planning exercise (3000-word equivalent, 50%) | 3-4, 6 | Referral/deferral period |
| Coursework 2 Project reporting | Reporting exercise (3000-word equivalent, 50%) | 1-2, 5, 7-9 | Referral/deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Referred and deferred assignments will mirror the original modes of assessment.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
• Chase Jarvis, Creative Calling (2019) ISBN: 10: 0062879960
• Don Norman, The Design of Everyday Things (2013) ISBN: 10: 0262525674
• Henry Petroski, To Engineer is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design. ISBN: 10: 0679734163
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
• ELE
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 5 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/11/2024 |
| Last revision date | 12/08/2025 |
