Module Descriptors
BSC (HONS) APPLIED TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
MECH60404
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Debi Roberts
Email: debi.roberts@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 4
Independent Study Hours: 296
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
As appropriate to topic of project
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment, consistent with Faculty Level 3 project guidelines (Please see Project Handbook)
Written Report (Learning Outcome 1, 2, 3)
Oral presentations (Learning Outcome 4)
Written Report (Learning Outcome 1, 2, 3)
Oral presentations (Learning Outcome 4)
Module Indicative Content
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 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 technological principles. The project will be integrative, deploying and extending the range of skills and knowledge previously and concurrently developed on the student's chosen award.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours - a minimum of 20 minutes contact per student per week
1: 1 or small group tutorials with supervisor
Student centred learning to include laboratory work, research and report writing
1: 1 or small group tutorials with supervisor
Student centred learning to include laboratory work, research and report writing
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Level 5 of BSc(Hons) Award or equivalent.
Module Resources
As specified at the completion of CE00647-6 The Professional Technologist, following negotiation and approval by supervisor.