| Unit name | Group Project Challenge (UWE) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MENGM0005 |
| Credit points | 30 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit is provided by UWE.
As this is a Project Module, there is no detailed syllabus for this course. Instead, students construct their own syllabus as they carry out their project. Generic for all students will be: introduction to research, research objectives and project management.
On completion of this module a student will typically be able to:- Show a detailed knowledge and understanding of
Demonstrate subject specific skills with respect to
Show cognitive skills with respect to
Demonstrate key transferable skills in
The module will be delivered entirely through workshops. At the start of the course, students are divided into groups of two or three and are helped to develop an interesting and original engineering system they could expect to complete within the time allotted for the course. Students keep individual log books as documentary support and complete an individual performance appraisal at regular intervals. The module leader completes standard supervision sheets for each student at regular intervals. Groups make presentations to the rest of the class at the end of the first and second term and write a group report at the end of the module. The module leader assigns group marks for two presentations and a group mark for the group report. Individual element of the group report mark is a reflective account of each student (10% of the group report mark). Group marks are distributed based on individual group member contribution (both for the presentations and report) which is agreed by group members so students decide how to apportion those marks. This is then moderated by the module leader. Additional, 6 one hour lectures on research methods and 6 hours research/industrial seminars will be added to the teaching and learning methods.
This module is composed of three elements: Presentation 1 - 15-minute group presentation at the end of first term. The presentation is followed by an oral examination. Students are expected to justify their design decisions and the processes enacted. A more detailed specification of the presentation process will be supplied to students.
Presentation 2 – 15 minute group presentation at the end of second term. The same assessment concept as for Presentation 1. Group Report - 6000 word limit portfolio of the group research to which each group member should equally contribute.
Essential Reading This module does not have a set textbook and students are expected actively search relevant reading material for the selected topic of the group project. Other required reading will be provided either in a module resource pack or will be electronically retrievable via Blackboard or from the library directly.
Further Reading The purpose of the Further Reading is to ensure students are familiar with current research, state of the art in advanced technologies of their choice, and material specific to their interests from the academic – often journal – literature. Students are expected to employ their own initiative and discretion in selecting appropriate Further Reading that will support their study. It is expected that students will engage with the academic journal literature on the subject of their choice, and as such are likely to use articles from some of the scientific academic journals.. Access to these publications is available through the library, and most are available electronically.
Indicative Reading List The following list is offered to provide validation panels/accrediting bodies with an indication of the type and level of information students may be expected to consult. As such, its currency may wane during the life span of the module specification. However, CURRENT advice on readings will be available via other more frequently updated mechanisms. Technical manuals, web resources, and professional journals related to the relevant topic.
