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Module Title LF Group Project
SchoolMetallurgy and Materials
Department Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code 04 34671
Module Lead Neil Drury
Level Foundation Level
Credits 10
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
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
Exclusions
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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