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Module Title
LF Professional Skills for Engineering and Physics Sciences
School
Metallurgy and Materials
Department
Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code
04 35484
Module Lead
Dan Cottle
Level
Foundation Level
Credits
10
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Contact Hours
Lecture-25 hours
Work based learning-25 hours
Guided independent study-50 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description
This innovative module will enable students to experience the practice of a professional engineer or scientist through a combination of observational work placements, classroom based sessions and research based tasks. Through this an understanding of the personal and professional qualities necessary for further study and a career in these fields will be developed. Skills of reflection, report writing, information retrieval, oral communication and group work will be taught and developed
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Understand the professional skills, habits and competencies of an engineer or physical scientist.
Understand the ethical, environmental, social and cultural responsibilities of an engineer or physical scientist.
Demonstrate the ability to keep accurate and insightful records of their own learning
Write an extended assignment in an academic style.
Assessment 2000 word reflective assignment submitted at the end of the module (50%). Presentation to peers (25%) Reflective diary completed weekly (25%).
Reassessment 2000 word reflective assignment submitted at the end of the module (50%). Presentation to peers (25%) Reflective diary completed weekly (25%).