BDIC3028J EIE Professional Engineering Project

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module will give students the opportunity to undertake a substantial independent project in a selected area of Electronic Engineering helping shape future professional Engineers. The project will start in September and will run through the Autumn and Spring trimesters, following a project plan drawn up in consultation with the student's academic supervisor.

The project work may involve elements of research, design, analysis, simulation, construction, measurement and experimentation, with the mix depending on the particular project. In addition, students will learn to conduct a critical literature review and enhance their communication skills through various presentations of their results. During the first trimester, a series of lectures will cover research and design methods, library/internet skills, presentation skills and report writing.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

The precise learning outcomes will depend on the particular project. In general, on successful completion of the project the student will be able to:

1. Describe and explain the scientific, mathematical and engineering principles relevant to the project

2. Use the technical literature and other resources to find and evaluate information relevant to the project

3. Identify engineering problems and formulate a project plan

4. Design an appropriate engineering solution to address the project objectives

5. Implement solutions through design, analysis, simulation and/or experimentation

6. Analyse project outcomes and results, discuss critically and draw appropriate conclusions, taking account of the wider context of the project

7. Take responsibility for his/her own work and manage the execution of an engineering project safely and in a limited time

8. Collaborate with supervisor, co-workers and/or support staff to achieve a technical solution

9. Present the project and results to both specialist and non-specialist audiences through written technical reports and oral presentation

10. Essentially many of the skill required to become a professional Engineer.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

3
Conversation Class

12
Autonomous Student Learning

350
Total

365
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The BE project involves each student undertaking a substantial independent project in a selected area of Electronic Engineering. The project runs over the Autumn and Spring trimesters and follows a plan drawn up by the student in consultation with his/her supervisor who is a member of academic staff.

The project work may involve elements of research, design, analysis, simulation, construction, measurement and experimentation, with the mix depending on the particular project. In addition, you will learn to conduct a critical literature review and enhance your communication skills through various presentations of their results. During the Autumn trimester, a series of lectures will cover research and design methods, library and internet skills, presentation skills and report writing.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Required:
BDIC1034J - College English 1, BDIC1035J - College English 2, BDIC1036J - College English 3, BDIC1037J - College English 4, BDIC1047J - English for Uni Studies BDIC, BDIC1048J - English Gen Acad Purposes BDIC, BDIC2007J - English for Spec Acad Purposes, BDIC2015J - Acad Wrt & Comm Skills

Additional Information:
Students must have progressed to Stage 4


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Project: Final Project Report & Interview, end of Spring Trimester Unspecified n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% Yes

70
Presentation: Slideshow Presentation, due end of Autumn Trimester Unspecified n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

30

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual oral feedback on slideshow presentation Individual oral feedback on final report & interview

Name Role
Xiaoli Li Lecturer / Co-Lecturer