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MEEN30180

Academic Year 2024/2025

Prof. Eng. Project (Mech) (MEEN30180)

Subject:
Mechanical Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Mechanical & Materials Eng
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
15
Module Coordinator:
Professor Donal Finn
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 5
Spring 10
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is critical in developing the professional skills and competencies expected of a graduate engineer. Students will undertake a substantial project in a selected area of Mechanical Engineering. This will involve largely independent work, guided by an academic supervisor. Students will have to assimilate information from many modules and from other sources, and apply their design, analytical and problem-solving skills, project management skills, similarly to what would be expected in professional practice. The project will commence in September of Trimester 1 and will continue through the Autumn and Spring trimesters, following a project plan drawn up in consultation with the 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, enhance their communication skills through various presentations of their results, as well as managing their time and resources. Over the course of the project period, a series of talks will cover, inter alia: literature review, information skills, project management, presentation skills and report writing.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

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 by: discussing critically and drawing appropriate conclusions, taking account of the wider context of the project; analysing the contribution of the project towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals; summarising any limitations of the project findings; and noting any future work.
7. Take responsibility for his/her own work and manage, using appropriate methods, the execution of a professional engineering project safely and efficiently;
8. Collaborate with supervisor, co-workers and support staff to achieve workable solutions;
9. Present the project and results to both specialist and non-specialist audiences through written technical reports and oral presentations.

Indicative Module Content:

This module has a small amount of lecture content, including, inter alia: literature review, 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. This is an important part of the formation of a professional engineer.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

360

Lectures

6

Project Supervision

24

Total

390


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The Professional Engineering Project involves a student undertaking a substantial independent project in a selected area of Mechanical Engineering. The project is executed over the Autumn and Spring trimesters and follows a plan drawn up by the student in consultation with a supervisor who is a member of academic staff. Most of the learning is project-based learning, driven by the student and guided by the academic supervisor. This module has a small amount of lecture content, including, inter alia: literature review, information skills, project management skills, presentation skills and report writing.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Individual Project: Presentation 1 Week 12 Autumn Graded No
5
No
Report(s): Interim Report Week 1 Spring Graded No
15
No
Individual Project: Presentation 2 Week 12 Spring Graded No
10
No
Thesis/Dissertation: Final Report Week 12 Spring Graded No
70
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?

Individual formative feedback on proposed literature review structure and overarching project execution plan during Trimester 1. Individual formative and summative feedback on oral (Trimester 1) presentation. Individual formative and summative feedback on interim project report. Individual formative and summative feedback on oral (Trimester 2) presentation.

Name Role
Mr Barry Brophy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor David Browne Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Philip Cardiff Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Mert Celikin Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Denis Dowling Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Fengzhou Fang Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Fiona Freeman Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Pezhman Ghadimi Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Michael Gilchrist Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Lizbeth Goodman Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Vincent Hargaden Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Donal Holland Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Alojz Ivankovic Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr David MacManus Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr David McKeown Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr James Molloy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Neal Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Di Nguyen Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Kevin Nolan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Niamh Nowlan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Aisling Ní Annaidh Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Eoin O'Cearbhaill Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor James O'Donnell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Malachy O'Rourke Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Vikram Pakrashi Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Nikolaos Papakostas Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Kevin Roche Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Aasifa Rounak Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Ali Saberi Mehr Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr William Smith Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Javad Zeinali Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Dimitrios Zevgolis Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Nan Zhang Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Jufan Zhang Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Anton van Beek 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) - 12 Thurs 15:00 - 17:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 33 Thurs 15:00 - 17:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Tues 13:00 - 13:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 14:00 - 14:50