1)Use established research techniques to create and interpret knowledge at the forefront of engineering and undertake advanced research to enable work on a complex project and present and defend this to a group of academics (AHEP 3: SM1m, SM3m, EA1m, EA4m, EP2m EP4m GSa, GSb, GSc, GSd)
Communication
Knowledge & Understanding
Reflection
Application

2) Absorb and critically evaluate, apply, and build on existing knowledge of a deeper engineering topic in the area of the selected award (AHEP 3: SM1m, SM3m, EP2m, EP4m, ET2m, ET6m, ET7m, GSd)
Enquiry

3) critically evaluate a systematic approach to meet engineering targets within a managed environment using formal project management tools. (AHEP 3: SM3m, EA1m, D1m, D2m, D3m, D4m, D5m, D6m, D7m, D8m, ET1m, ET2m, ET3m, ET5m, ET6m, EP1m, EP5m EP6m, EP7m, GSb, GSd)
Problem Solving

4) Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise, synthesise and analyse an engineering application at the forefront of knowledge in the selected subject area (AHEP 3: SM2m, D1m, D2m, D3m, D6m, EA1m, EA2m, EA3m, EA4m, EP2m, EP3m, EP8m, GSa, GSd)
Analysis

Students will work individually or in groups of up to 4 to undertake a major project and prepare a costed proposal for a product to meet a customer requirement. Students will need to demonstrate a deep understanding of the requirements of the brief and to apply advanced knowledge and the application of a range of techniques to deliver a solution.
Where individual team members are studying different Engineering disciplines the scope of the project should reflect this.

This will include a plan of work, requirement specification, technical specification, cost estimates and timescales. Students will then design, simulate/ model and/or produce a prototype of the product. Where possible the students will produce a functioning prototype of the product. Where it is not possible to do this a detailed paper design / feasibility study should be undertaken. In either case a full set of engineering documentation should be produced. The depth and breadth of the project should be proportional to the number of team members.

This module will enable students to develop a comprehension of the manner in which their knowledge may be applied to a real-world problem. There will also be opportunities to analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including group work, laboratory projects, library research and use of online resource. Where possible an industrial related brief will be used as the basis for the project. Students will have the opportunity to present their work in a final presentation session.

A portfolio of work consisting of:

Proposal 10% (1000 words) (Learning Outcome 1) (Single proposal for each team or individual project)

Individual logbook of technical and team operation commentary 30%
A contemporaneous record to be reviewed throughout the module by the module tutor. (Learning Outcome 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Interim report 20% (2000 words) (Learning Outcome 2) (Single report for each team or individual project) For a team project this should identify the work to be undertaken by each team member with detailed specifications for each element and an explanation of how each element interfaces to the project as a whole.

Final individual technical report 30% (5000 words) Focusing on the individuals element of the project and how this interfaces to any group elements (Learning Outcomes 3 and 4 )

15-minute presentation 10% (Learning Outcome 1) (Single presentation for each team or individual project)


Note: For team projects negotiated peer marking will provide a student led moderation of individuals marks. team projects it should be clear what contribution has been made by each team member

Formative guidance and feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions within the class

Franz t. (2012) Group Dynamics and Team Interventions: Understanding and Improving Team Performance.
Wiley-Blackwell. 1405186704

Project Management (e-books within Staffordshire Library Portfolio)

Textbooks and journals appropriate to the project undertaken in each case.

All Engineering Laboratories
Smart Zone Manufacturing and Measurement Equipment as appropriate
Library Resources
Materials and components for production of a prototype