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2. Howard K, Sharp JA, Peters J The Management of a Student Research Project 3rd Ed, Gower 2002 0566084902.

3. As appropriate to the subject of the project.

A COURSEWORK weighted at 100%.

Group proposal 10% (1000 words) Learning outcome 1, 2.

Individual Logbook of technical and team operation commentary 20% Learning outcome 2, 3.

Tutor assessment 20% Learning outcome 4.

Group Technical Report (Approximately 9000 Words) 40% Learning outcome 1, 4.

Group Presentation 15 minutes 10% Learning outcome 1, 4.

Engineering labs appropriate to the theme of project
Internet
Computer facilities
Library facilities

Lectures 6 x 2 hrs.
Group tutorials 12 x 2 hrs.
Tutor assessments and final presentation 6 hr.

The project allows students to tackle a significant piece of work within a group. Guidance on both the technical content and the approach to group working is given at the outset. The actual activity is heavily student centred and develops both effective teamwork and technical competence. Guidance and direction throughout are provided by a designated project supervisor.

Project Definition - Work in a team (typically 3 to 4 students) to derive a full project specification and development plan, and to allocate specific tasks to individuals.

Study - Acquisition of appropriate background theory and specific design skills.

Design - Team effort to partition the problem into sections for each team member to develop in detail. Detailed design and development. Integration and proving of the system.

Reporting - Students will give a formal presentation of their project, as well as submit a final report.