As appropriate to topic
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As specified at the completion of MECH60658 The Professional Technologist, following negotiation and approval by supervisor

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

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.

Written Report, 60% Meeting Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3 (SM1i, D1i, D2i, EA3i, EA4i, P4i, P3, G3i, G4i,D6) Oral Presentation, 40% Meeting Learning Outcome 1, 2 and 4 SM1i, D1i, D2i, EA3i, EA4i, P4i, P3, G3i, G4i,D6)

1. Undertake a programme of planned practical or design-based work ( D1i, G3i, G4i, P3).
Application
Enquiry
Problem Solving

2. Analyse results of detailed concepts, often based on incomplete data or inputs (SM1i,

D2i, EA3i, EA4i, P4i).
Analysis
Learning

3. Write a major report conforming to a prescribed standard of referencing (D6).
Communication
Knowledge & Understanding

4. Present and Defend the Report and Its Findings (D6).
Communication
Reflection