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Course Details in 2022/23 Session


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Module Title LF Professional Skills for Engineering and Physics Sciences
SchoolMetallurgy 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 35484-01 : reflective diaries : Coursework (25%)
35484-02 : presentation : Presentation (25%)
35484-03 : 2000 word assignment : Dissertation (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions 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%).
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