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EEEN30240

Academic Year 2024/2025

Professional Biomed Project (EEEN30240)

Subject:
Electronic & Electrical Eng
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Electrical & Electronic Eng
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
15
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Giacomo Severini
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 5
Spring 10
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will give students the opportunity to undertake a substantial independent project in a selected area of Biomedical Engineering. The project will start in September and will run over Autumn and Spring, 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.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

The precise learning outcomes will depend on the particular project. Please note that the codes given at the end of each Learning Outcome relate to the Programme Outcomes specified by Engineers Ireland for the Professional Accreditation of Degree Programmes.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 and biomedical 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

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

300

Lectures

12

Total

312


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This is a project module. The student will learn by performing independently a research project under supervision from a faculty member.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
EEEN30220 - Prof Eng Project (Electrical), EEEN30230 - Prof Eng Project (Electronic)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Thesis/Dissertation: The final thesis for the project. Week 12 Spring Graded Yes
70
Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): Interim report Week 1 Spring Graded No
10
No
Assignment(Including Essay): Poster presentation Week 8 Spring Graded No
10
No
Viva Voce: Interim presentation Week 12 Autumn Graded No
10
No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

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?

Feedback will be given, on all activities, a few days after the presentation/assignment is submitted. The final assessment will consist of an interview between the student, the project coordinator and a second reader covering all aspects of the project.

Name Role
Professor Madeleine Lowery Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Niamh Nowlan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Eoin O'Cearbhaill Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Fri 11:00 - 11:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Seminar Offering 50 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 33 Fri 13:00 - 13:50