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2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

ELEC5882M MSc Individual Project

60 creditsClass Size: 160

Module manager: Dr. Taisir Elgorashi
Email: t.e.h.elgorashi@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jan to 30 Sep View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Module replaces

ELEC5881M Main Project

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The MSc Individual Project is the main individual project for MSc students.

Objectives

Students are required to define an experimental research investigation or design problem, and conduct the investigation, or develop a design solution, by employing the knowledge and skills gained in both previous and current studies.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Define and explain experimental research investigation or design problem;
2. Conduct a literature search relevant to their project and discuss the literature survey in a written report;
3. Conduct the experimental research, or develop a solution to the design problem, using appropriate analytical tools, according to the project specification;
4. Apply critical analysis and form conclusions from the experimental or developmental work;
5. Communicate the outcome of the project in both oral and written form.

Learning Outcomes 1..5 will be assessed through two written submissions and by oral examination. Learning Outcome 3 will also be assessed by observation of student progress throughout the project by the academic supervisor.

Successful completion of this module will also contribute to the following UK-SPEC learning outcomes:

- Understanding of concepts relevant to the discipline, some from outside engineering, and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively, including in engineering projects (SM3fl);
- Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies (EA2fl);
- Ability to collect and analyse research data and to use appropriate engineering analysis tools in tackling unfamiliar problems, such as those with uncertain or incomplete data or specifications, by the appropriate innovation, use or adaptation of engineering analytical methods (EA3fl);
- Knowledge, understanding and skills to work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain, quantify the effect of this on the design and, where appropriate, use theory or experimental research to mitigate deficiencies (D1fl);
- Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations (D2fl);
- Ability to generate an innovative design for products, systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs (D3fl);
- Advanced level knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering materials and components (EP1fl);
- Ability to apply engineering techniques, taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints (EP3fl).


Syllabus

- Project planning and project management including risk management;
- Research ethics;
- Critical evaluation of literature, including search and retrieval;
- Writing technical reports/papers;
- Communications skills;
- Health and safety

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture41.004.00
Private study hours596.00
Total Contact hours4.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)600.00

Private study

In addition to the supporting lectures, students will have meetings with an academic (staff) supervisor. It is expected that there will be an opportunity for students to meet their supervisor an average of once per fortnight for the duration of the project. However, the format and frequency of these meetings will be arranged between the staff member and the student.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will receive feedback on their progress during meetings with their academic supervisor.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
ReportInterim report20.00
ReportFinal report or academic paper40.00
Oral PresentationOral presentation/viva examination of technical achievement and understanding30.00
ProjectProject commitment and independence10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

The re-sit policy for ELEC modules is described in the supplement to the Code of Practice on Assessment, available on Minerva. Students should be aware that, for some modules, a re-sit may only be conducted on an internal basis (with tuition) in the next academic session.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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