Module Specification |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MSc Project | ||
Code | ELEC460 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr Z Tian Electrical Engineering and Electronics Zhongbei.Tian@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 60 |
Aims |
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The student will carry out an individual project under the supervision of a member of staff. He/she will report findings both orally and in writing. The purpose of the project is: to provide students with the opportunity to plan, carry out and control a research project at the forefront of their academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice; To prepare students for research or investigative work in professional engineering; To enable students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the techniques applicable to research or advanced scholarship in their field of study; To make an original contribution to knowledge. The dissertation must provide evidence of: in-depth understanding of the subject mastery of research techniques, ability to assemble and analyse data, ability to evaluate the project outcomes. |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Co-requisite modules: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Ability to plan and conduct independent research. |
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(LO2) Ability to present research findings in reports and oral presentations. |
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(S1) On successful completion of the project, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following keyskills: Dealing with complex issues in a systematic and creative manner, Effectively communicating findings orally and in writing to specialist and non-specialist audiences; Planning and implementing tasks autonomously at a professional level; Interacting effectively with others (eg, supervisor, technicians, etc) ; Designing poster/web pages ; Computing and IT skills (scope-dependent); Self-discipline, self-motivation, self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems. |
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(S2) On successful completion of the project, the student should be able to show experience and enhancement in some of the following discipline-specific practical skills (depending on the scope of the project): Using sophisticated research equipment to carry out experimental/laboratory/workshop activities with due regard to safety; Using appropriate engineering analysis software and IT tools. |
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(S3) On successful completion of the project,the student should be able to demonstrate ability in several of the following: Critically evaluating current research and advanced scholarship; Defining/specifying a problem; Researching and information-gathering; Planning/designing experimental work using suitable techniques and procedures with due regard to safety; Assessing and managing risk ; Analysing technical problems qualitatively and/or quantitatively and drawing conclusions; Designing a system,component or process based on an outline or detailed specification; Assembling and analysing data and drawing conclusions; Evaluating current methodologies and (where appropriate) propose new methodologies; Critically evaluate the project outcomes an making an original contribution to knowledge. |
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(S4) The project is intended to provide experience of all aspects of working as an individual engineer to complete an engineering task with a complexity that is comparable with these encountered in industry. |
Syllabus |
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A project carried out through Semester 3 (June to Sept). The primary aims of the project are: To provide the student opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of a subject and to learn research techniques; To develop an ability to assemble and analyse data, and to apply engineering principles to the solution of practical problems; 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 gain simulated experience of working as a professional engineer in an industrial or research organisation. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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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 on-line delivery will be in operation for semester 1. Teaching Method 1 - On-line asynchronous lectures Attendance Recorded: No Semester 3 (Summer) Teaching Method 1 - Synchronous face to face tutorials Teaching Method 2 - Campus based Laboratory Work depending on the nature of the project. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
300 |
300 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 300 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 600 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
(460.1) Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Summer, as scheduled | 20 minutes | 15 | ||||
(460) Assessment 3 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Summer, as scheduled | Approx 80 pages | 70 | ||||
(460.2) Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Summer, as scheduled | Approx 40 pages | 15 |
Reading List |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |