(Along with other theoretical and practical studies) to enable each of the programmes to meet the requirements of the professional institutions' EA2 (Engineering Applications), defined as follows:  Application of scientific and engineering principles to the solution of practical problems of engineering systems and processes.  Emphasis on the relevance of theory and analysis including the ability to develop and use theoretical models from which the behaviour of the physical world can be predicted. To contribute to meeting the requirements of the professional institution on Engineering Practice, covering issues related to IP, commercialisation, quality and environment. To provide experience of all aspects of working as a team. To complete an engineering task with a complexity that is comparable with these encountered in industry.

(E1) Reflecting on experiences, reflecting on goals and objectives, building a reflective habit, and building self-awareness through reflection

(E2) Assess and compare personal skills and attributes to identify development needs.

(E3) Recognise the requirements of employers, sponsors and funders of engineering projects; Practise and demonstrate relevant employment-related competencies by pitching their projects to an industrial panel.

(LO1) Formation and organisation of a team
co-operating with other members of a team
solving problems within a team forming a suitable work plan for the project
undertaking suitable research, including literature review and market research
understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations
executing all essential aspects of the design or experiment
generating an innovative design for products, systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs
devising and executing suitable tests to confirm conformance with the specification
writing preliminary and interim reports, and a final report, describing the project
planning and delivering an oral presentation describing the project.

(S1) On successful completion of the project, students should be able to show experience and enhancement in the following key skills: Oral presentation, Written communication (technical reporting), Inter-active skills (with the supervisor, group mates, technicians, etc), Project management, Poster/web page design, Computing and IT skills (scope-dependent), Self-discipline and self-motivation, Awareness of nature of intellectual property and contractual issues, Awareness of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards. Awareness of quality issues. Ability to work with technical uncertainty.

(S2) After successful completion of the module, the student should have experienced the complete execution of an engineering project within a team. This experience will include: Formation and organisation of a team, co-operating with other members of a team, solving problems within a team, forming a suitable work plan for the project, undertaking suitable research, including literature review and market research, understanding of design processes and methodologies , and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations, executing all essential aspects of the design or experiment, generating an innovative design for products, systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs, devising and executing suitable tests to confirm conformance with the specification, writing preliminary and interim reports, and a final report, describing the project planning and delivering an oral presentation describing the project.

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

(S4) The project is intended to provide experience of all aspects of working as a team, to complete an engineering task with a complexity that is comparable with these encountered in industry.

A group project carried out through both semesters. The primary aims of the project are: To gain experience of team working and develop appropriate methods for successful team work. To apply a systematic approach to design, development and implementation as part of an engineering task. To complete an engineering task and achieve all the objectives with the effort from each member of the team. To gain awareness in the industrial, commercial, economic, social, and environmental context.

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