Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM Individual Engineering Project (MEng)
School	School of Engineering
Department	Elec, Elec & Sys Engineering
Module Code	04 31729
Module Lead	Nan Gao & Ziyun Ding
Level	Masters Level
Credits	40
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-1 hours Project supervision-39 hours Guided independent study-360 hours Total: 400 hours
Exclusions
Description	The aim of the module is to offer an opportunity for each student to demonstrate their ability to work independently, with guidance, on a topic in some considerable depth and including a degree of originality. In addition the project provides an opportunity to consolidate material learned elsewhere in the degree in the context of a topic that matches the subject chosen. An essential part of the project is a critical review of the relevant literature in the public domain.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of an existing or emerging technology appropriate to the project Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of an engineering problem including defining a suitable project, design and conduct appropriate research make appropriate recommendations and learn from feedback Plan for effective project implementation including the responsibility to manage shared resources and time effectively according to an agreed work plan which is reviewed during the course of the project Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills including effective written and verbal communication on complex technical material and with others in the working environment Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment including complying with University rules of conduct , health, safety and welfare issues, sustainability, training and ethical requirements appropriate to the project Demonstrate detailed use and critial assessment of technical literature and other information sources Provide clear and relevant recommendations and conclusions supported by evidence Work independently, managing personal work programme to meet project milestone Provide critical and reflective assessment of project findings
Assessment	31729-02 : Module Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 100% continuous assessment, comprising: (20%) Preliminary report in Semester 1 (Canvas submission) (20%) In-person presentation and Q&A in Semester 2(replaced by online submission of a presentation recording by the student with follow-on questions/online viva if in-person presentation and Q&A not possible) (60%) Final report in Semester 2 (Canvas submission)
Other
Reading List