In general, on successful completion of the project the student will have developed the professional skills and competencies required of a graduate engineer. The precise learning outcomes will depend on the particular project, but should include the ability 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 a professional engineering project safely and efficiently;

8. Collaborate with supervisor, co-workers and 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

This module has a small amount of lecture content, covering research and design methods, information skills, presentation skills and report writing. Most of the learning is project-based learning, driven by the student and guided by an academic supervisor, which is an important part of the formation of a professional engineer.

Students must have progressed to Stage 4 of the BE Programme in Electrical Engineering, or have equivalent prior learning.

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

Individual oral feedback on oral presentation. Individual written feedback on interim report. Individual oral feedback on poster presentation.