The project is intended to provide experience of all apsects of working as an individual engineer to complete a relatively complex engineering task: To meet the main requirements of the professional institutions' EA2 (Engineering Applications): application of engineering principles to the solution of practical problems within an accredited MEng degree course. To give the student opportunity of applying capacities (knowledge, initiative, enthusiasm, etc.) to plan, carry out and control an open-ended project in a topic of choice. To provide experience of all aspects of working as an independent researcher. To complete a relatively complex engineering task.

(LO1) Demonstrate an ability to define a problem and produce a specification that meets the approval of the project supervisor.

(LO2) Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety including risk assessment.

(LO3) Demonstration of ability to analyse technical problems either quantitatively or qualitatively and to design an experiment, system, component or process to perform that analysis based upon an agreed project specification.

(S1) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills: Independent learning, Problem solving and design skills, Oral presentation skills, Technical reporting, Project management, Computing and IT skills.

(S2) Identifying an engineering problem and obtaining the relevant information in the public domain independently, forming a good work plan for the project, solving problems within the facilities available, writing technical reports and documenting theoretical and experimental results. planning and delivering an oral presentation in a professional manner.

(S3) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in working independently to complete a project.

(S4) The project is intended to provide experience of all apsects of working as an individual engineer to complete a relatively complex engineering task.

(S5) Information technology (application of) adopting, adapting and using digital devices, applications and services

(S6) Literacy application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy - including listening and questioning

(S7) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S8) Positive attitude/ self-confidence A 'can-do' approach, a readiness to take part and contribute; openness to new ideas and the drive to make these happen

(S9) Learning skills online studying and learning effectively in technology-rich environments, formal and informal

(S10) Problem solving skills

(S11) Commercial awareness

(S12) Lifelong learning skills

(S13) Organisational skills

(S14) Ethical awareness

The project carried out should cover the following elements: Literature survey; Report writing; Oral presentation; Poster display. To apply knowledge to design, development and implimentation as part of an engineering task. To complete an engineering task and achieve all the objectives wthin the time allocated.

Due to Covid-19, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions and the situation of registered students. It is anticipated that both a) & b) will be in operation for semester 1.
(a) Hybrid delivery, with social distancing on Campus
Teaching Method 1 - On-line asynchronous lectures
Description: Three lectures on (i) preparing preliminary report, (ii) preparing for the oral presentation and (iii) preparing final report and poster for bench inspection
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: As needed for the reports

Teaching Method 2 - Synchronous face to face tutorials
Description: Meetings with Project Supervisor
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: As needed but typically once per week

Teaching Method 3 - Campus based Laboratory Work
Description: Laboratory Sessions typically 7 hours per week
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes : Depending on the project the student may work in alternate locations

(b) Fully online delivery and assessment
Teaching Method 1 - On-line asynchronous lectures
Description: Three lectures on (i) preparing preliminary report, (ii) preparing for the oral presentation and (iii) preparing final report and poster for bench inspection
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: As needed for the reports

Teaching Method 2 - On-line Synchronous face to face tutorials
Description: Meetings with Project Supervisor
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: As needed but typically once per week

Teaching Method 3 - Project Work
Description: Students are expected to do 7 hours per week on their project
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: Project Goals will be modified so that the project can be completed without requiring University Laboratory Access

(c) Standard on-campus delivery with minimal social di stancing
Teaching Method 1 - Lectures
Description: Three lectures on (i) preparing preliminary report, (ii) preparing for the oral presentation and (iii) preparing final report and poster for bench inspection
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: As needed for the reports

Teaching Method 2 - Synchronous face to face tutorials
Description: Meetings with Project Supervisor
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: As needed but typically once per week

Teaching Method 3 - Campus based Laboratory Work
Description: Laboratory Sessions typically 7 hours per week
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Depending on the project the student may work in alternate locations