Module Descriptors
ENGINEERING PORTFOLIO
MECH30489
Key Facts
School of Creative Arts and Engineering
Level 3
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Ian Heaton
Email: I.A.Heaton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 6
Independent Study Hours: 294
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The Engineering Portfolio module provides students with the opportunity to use and develop their specific technology skills, knowledge and experiences.
- The portfolio will involve all areas of their experience at the Work Place.
- Students will be expected to evaluate, analyse and reflect on their self development and the decisions made during this portion of the course.
- It is expected that the portfolio will have an intellectual depth appropriate to a Foundation year, where the literature survey shows breadth as well as variety of sources to include internet, journals and books on a chosen subject.
- Students will be expected to drawn on experiences from a range of modules that they have studied or currently studying.
- Students will make presentations and answer questions on project progress and at a final project conference at the end of the course.
- The portfolio will involve all areas of their experience at the Work Place.
- Students will be expected to evaluate, analyse and reflect on their self development and the decisions made during this portion of the course.
- It is expected that the portfolio will have an intellectual depth appropriate to a Foundation year, where the literature survey shows breadth as well as variety of sources to include internet, journals and books on a chosen subject.
- Students will be expected to drawn on experiences from a range of modules that they have studied or currently studying.
- Students will make presentations and answer questions on project progress and at a final project conference at the end of the course.
Module Learning Strategies
It is intended that the student will have a mentor within the work place who will meet with them approximately once a week for 24 weeks.
Students will have access to the study skills department within the university library, where they will be able gain advice on report writing, referencing and research.
University based contact will be with the module leader and will include;
1 introductory 1 hour lecture and 10 x 1/2 hour tutorial sessions spread over semesters 1 and 2
Students will have access to the study skills department within the university library, where they will be able gain advice on report writing, referencing and research.
University based contact will be with the module leader and will include;
1 introductory 1 hour lecture and 10 x 1/2 hour tutorial sessions spread over semesters 1 and 2
Module Texts
As appropriate for work undertaken. Some possible text include;
Smarter Student's Study Guide: Skills and Strategies for Success at University, Kathleen McMillan and Jonathan Weyers, 2006, Pearson Education Ltd, ISBN-10: 0273695320
Foundation Engineering Handbook, Robert Day, 2010, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN-10: 0071740090
Electrical & Electronic Technology, E Hughes, 2005, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0131143972
Electronic Fundamentals, TL Floyd, 2000, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0071156046
Vehicle and Engine Technology by H Heisler, pub Elsevier Limited, 1998, IISBN 0340691867
Aerodynamics, Engines and Systems by David Robson, Pub Crowood Press 2001, ISBN 184037330X
Smarter Student's Study Guide: Skills and Strategies for Success at University, Kathleen McMillan and Jonathan Weyers, 2006, Pearson Education Ltd, ISBN-10: 0273695320
Foundation Engineering Handbook, Robert Day, 2010, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN-10: 0071740090
Electrical & Electronic Technology, E Hughes, 2005, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0131143972
Electronic Fundamentals, TL Floyd, 2000, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0071156046
Vehicle and Engine Technology by H Heisler, pub Elsevier Limited, 1998, IISBN 0340691867
Aerodynamics, Engines and Systems by David Robson, Pub Crowood Press 2001, ISBN 184037330X
Module Resources
N/A
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% In course assessment
A 6,000 word portfolio detailing the work carried out in the work place 70% assessing Learning Outcome 1, 2, 3 and 4
A 10 minute presentation and viva 30% assessing Learning Outcome 3
A 6,000 word portfolio detailing the work carried out in the work place 70% assessing Learning Outcome 1, 2, 3 and 4
A 10 minute presentation and viva 30% assessing Learning Outcome 3
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must be registered on the Foundation Year / Award in Engineering