Module Descriptors
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
ELEC70256
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 7
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Torfeh Sadat-Shafai
Email: T.Sadat-Shafai@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 280
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 35%
- REPORT weighted at 35%
- SEMINAR PRESENTATION weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
* Directed reading and learning, possibly class attendance.
* Information gathering (Internet, books, technical articles, patents, company catalogues and literature, etc).
* Discussions with experts in Industry and University.
* Problem analysis and solution (analytical, experimental, and/or numerical).
* Use of existing software packages (technical, business, math, word-processing, database, project scheduling, etc).
* Experimental work (industrial, academic, including computer simulations).
* Report writing.
* Preparation of oral presentation.
* Presentation and defense of work at seminars.
* Attendance at lectures and seminars
* Information gathering (Internet, books, technical articles, patents, company catalogues and literature, etc).
* Discussions with experts in Industry and University.
* Problem analysis and solution (analytical, experimental, and/or numerical).
* Use of existing software packages (technical, business, math, word-processing, database, project scheduling, etc).
* Experimental work (industrial, academic, including computer simulations).
* Report writing.
* Preparation of oral presentation.
* Presentation and defense of work at seminars.
* Attendance at lectures and seminars
Module Indicative Content
Exposure to a broad range of technical issues at the forefront of technology within the chosen field of study.
Application of a broad range of advanced research techniques to analyse complex problems within the chosen field of study.
Generation of solutions to a broad range of complex problems within the chosen field of study, taking into account stakeholders such as users, producers and customers and also in the rapid change in technological innovation.
Use of oral, written and electronic communication to find information and to explain, debate and present complex arguments, proposals and ideas while adapting to different audiences and circumstances.
Application of a broad range of advanced research techniques to analyse complex problems within the chosen field of study.
Generation of solutions to a broad range of complex problems within the chosen field of study, taking into account stakeholders such as users, producers and customers and also in the rapid change in technological innovation.
Use of oral, written and electronic communication to find information and to explain, debate and present complex arguments, proposals and ideas while adapting to different audiences and circumstances.
Module Additional Assessment Details
The content of submitted reports and the content of presentations to a mixed audience of professional engineers, technologists, and students.
100% in-class assessment is in effect as follows:-
- Written solutions to problem assignments - 35%, learning outcomes 1 and 2.
- 3000 word report on selected advanced study topic - 35%, learning outcomes 3 and 4.
- 20 minute seminar presentation of report contents - 30%, learning outcomes 2, 4 and 5.
Satisfactory performance is required in all the elements of assessment to pass this module.
100% in-class assessment is in effect as follows:-
- Written solutions to problem assignments - 35%, learning outcomes 1 and 2.
- 3000 word report on selected advanced study topic - 35%, learning outcomes 3 and 4.
- 20 minute seminar presentation of report contents - 30%, learning outcomes 2, 4 and 5.
Satisfactory performance is required in all the elements of assessment to pass this module.
Module Texts
To be recommended on an individual basis by Supervisor.
Module Resources
Supervisor, library, computing facilities, Internet.
In some cases access to experts and experimental and other facilities in sponsoring company.
In some cases access to experts and experimental and other facilities in sponsoring company.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
You must have passed the pre-requisities below
CE00109-M Project Management and Research Methods
CE00109-M Project Management and Research Methods