| Module Code | CSP55E02 |
| Module Name | Engineering Research Project |
| ECTS Weighting [1] | 30 ECTS |
| Semester Taught | Semester 1 & 2 |
| Module Coordinator/s | Paula Roberts |
Module Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Derive, apply and adapt solutions from the discipline specific knowledge gained in lectures and coursework, to address a real world engineering problem;
- Undertake a project involving independent enquiry and investigation of a practical engineering problem, application or topic;
- Identify, formulate, analyze, and solve an engineering problem;
- Formulate a project outline, including the project goals and schedule to achieve the aims of the project;
- Design a system, component or process to meet a specified engineering goal;
- Analyze and interpret results from experiments conducted during the module in order to modify, improve or explain the functionality of the system, component or process being created;
- Communicate effectively in technical and scientific writing, and present scientific/technical ideas at an appropriate level to a technical audience that may not be expert in the specific domain of the project;
- Manage workflow and task scheduling within the constraints of the resources available to meet specific design goals and deadlines;
- Work in a team as required, particularly with technical staff members and peers to achieve the project goals;
- Use industry standard hardware and software tools and codes of practice for all aspects of design including analysis and presentation;
- Examine and discuss the impact of the project on society, giving consideration to ethical norms and standards.
Module Content
Students will select and carry out an in‐depth research project which is expected to yield publishable results. Students must select the project, carry out required investigations and submit their dissertation within the academic year.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Students are expected to fully engage with their project and spend the time it takes to make progress and to keep in regular contact with their supervisors. It is recommended that students make a formal arrangement with their supervisors to meet on a regular basis.
Assessment Details
| Assessment Component | Brief Description | Learning Outcomes Addressed | % of Total | Week Set | Week Due |
| Interim Report | This report must have a description of the project, a literature review, an ethical review and a project plan. | All | 10% | Date TBC | |
| Project Presentation | Each student must give a presentation and (where appropriate) a demonstration of their final year project or dissertation to an audience consisting of the supervisor and the second reader. | LO7 | 15% | Date TBC | |
| Dissertation | Written dissertation. | All | 75% | Date TBC |
Reassessment Details
Students will resubmit their Dissertations with an optional interview should the supervisor request it.
Recommended Reading List
- There is an excellent guide called “Dissertation Writing, A Practical Guide” by Keith Johnston, intended for Masters in Education (M. Ed.) students, but well worth a read.
- You can get more information about the layout of a thesis from the College’s Thesis Submission Guidelines. Note that not all the sections apply to the MCS; for instance, the section on the Dean’s Grace and Submission Deadlines does not apply.
Module Pre-requisites
Prerequisite modules: N/A
Other/alternative non-module prerequisites: e.g. programming languages, specified topics, etc.. This information will be particularly relevant for visiting students or students taking this module as an approved module (if applicable)
Module Co-requisites
N/A