Coursework - Group Project

A 2500-word group report on the chosen project, weighted at 70% meeting Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3. Assessing AHEP 4 Learning Outcomes F2, F4, F5, F16.

Individual Reflective Report

A 1000-word individual reflective report weighted at 30% meeting Learning Outcome 4. Assessing AHEP 4 Learning Outcomes F18.

Formative assessment will include a group project proposal and progress update, with tutor feedback on problem definition and project plan.

This module introduces project-based learning and professional skills through a collaborative engineering project relevant to electronic and information engineering practice.

- Introduction to engineering project work and problem definition in electronic and information engineering
- Group project planning, task allocation, and time management
- Teamwork, collaboration, and professional conduct in engineering contexts
- Research skills, including identifying, evaluating, and using technical information sources
- Introduction to ethical, sustainability, and safety considerations in engineering projects
- Application of basic engineering knowledge to investigate and propose solutions to a well-defined problem
- Use of simple modelling, simulation, or analytical tools to support project development
- Data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support engineering decision-making
- Documentation of engineering work through structured technical reports
- Reflection on personal skill development, professional behaviours, and contribution to group work
- Awareness of employability skills and professional expectations in engineering study and practice

1. Apply fundamental Engineering knowledge and problem-solving approaches to investigate and propose solutions to a well-defined Electronic and Information Engineering problem. (AHEP 4: F5)

Programme Learning Outcome: Application & problem solving

2. Collaborate effectively as part of a team to plan, develop and communicate a foundation Engineering project, using appropriate research sources and simulation/data analysis tools. (AHEP 4: F16)

Programme Learning Outcome: Critical reasoning & collaboration

3. Analyse project outcomes and justify design or modelling decisions using evidence from research, simulations and group discussion. (AHEP 4: F2, F4)

Programme Learning Outcome: Research skills

4. Reflect on personal skill development and professional behaviours, identifying areas for improvement relevant to Engineering study and future professional practice. (AHEP 4: F18)

Programme Learning Outcome: Personal development & entrepreneurship, Reflection

Whole group lectures will be used to deliver new material and to consolidate previous material. Small-group tutorials, with activities designed to enhance the understanding of the material delivered in the lectures, will be used to apply the skills and knowledge learned. A mixture of classroom based and practical activities will take place supported by staff.

Suitable simulation/data analysis tools

Edwards, T.E.H. (2020) The professional skills handbook for engineers and technical professionals. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Burke, R. and Lester, A. (2021) Project management, planning and control. 8th edn. London: Elsevier.
Siegel, N.G. (2019) Engineering project management. 1st edn. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
d’Entremont, K.L. (2021) Engineering ethics and design for product safety. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Smith, K.A. (2013). Teamwork and project management. 4th edn. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.

This module introduces project-based learning in electronic and information engineering through collaborative teamwork on a real-world problem. It develops essential professional skills including project management, research, ethics, and collaboration helping prepare students for professional engineering practice.