The project will be practical and investigative, requiring the student to investigate the existing background, theories and knowledge as applied to a problem in the design and/or operation of an existing or new process or product. By practical measurement, design, implementation and above all, creativity, the student will arrive at a solution based on sound engineering principles. The project will be integrative, deploying and extending the range of skills and knowledge previously and concurrently developed on the students’ course.

100% Portfolio of Evidence
30% Project Proposal (1500 words) – LO1
70% Final Project Dissertation (8000 words), Presentation, Poster, and Interview – LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 (Final Assessment)

1 hour 1 hour lecture per week for 3 weeks, distance learning of a minimum of 15 minutes contact per student per week or 1:1 small group tutorials with a supervisor for 21 weeks. Student centred learning to include laboratory work, research, and report writing.

Kumar, R. (2014) Research Methodology: a step-by-step guide for beginners, ISBN 9781446269978

Creswell, J.W. (2014) Research Design: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches, ISBN 9781452226101

Resources will be approved by Project Supervisor

None.

1. Implement a structured programme of planned practical work.
(APPLICATION, ENQUIRY, PROBLEM SOLVING)

2. Process and analyse complex sets of results, often of incomplete data.
(ANALYSIS, LEARNING)

3. Write a major report conforming to a prescribed standard of referencing.
(COMMUNICATION, KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)

4. Present and defend the report and its findings to a critical audience.
(COMMUNICATION, REFLECTION)