Course Details in 2022/23 Session

Module Title	LF Group Project
School	Metallurgy and Materials
Department	Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code	04 34671
Module Lead	Neil Drury
Level	Foundation Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	Safeguarding is led by the BIA for under 18s, academics teaching this module would not have 1-1 meetings with students in private offices with U18. Academics having 1-1 tutorials will be DBS checked and aware of relevant safeguarding procedures.
Contact Hours	Tutorial-11 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-22 hours Guided independent study-67 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	The module introduces students to basic aspects of multidisciplinary STEM project work, such as project management, team work, design skills and construction. The Group Project will undertake a design, construction and testing of a robot.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand particular technical topics in depth (for instance, robot assembly, Arduino coding, appropriate choice of component to solve a real problem) Demonstrate an understanding (gained from practical experience) of project organisation, implementation and critical analysis Evaluate and choose between potential solutions to a problem Appreciate the dynamics of working in a group Demonstrate oral presentation skills Manage time and resources effectively
Assessment	34671-01 : group task week 4 : Coursework (15%) 34671-02 : practical challenge week 9 : Practical (15%) 34671-03 : group presentation : Presentation (20%) 34671-04 : final individual report : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Interim Design (500 word) (15%) Group presentation (20%) Practical Test (15%) Final individual Report 2500 word (50%) Reassessment: Resubmission of Final Report (100%)
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