Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description To allow the student to put theoretical knowledge of engineering to use in a practical project related to the Advanced Data Networks and to document the project outputs to research publication standard. In this module students will use and develop knowledge and skills in planning and managing projects, risk and health & safety assessments, reviewing literature, analysing, defining and implementing an engineering solution, documenting and presenting outcomes and key findings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Design and implement a test-bed or prototype of a novel solution to an electronic and/or computer technology challenge, allowing for identified technical requirements, health and safety, ethical issues and practicality. 2. Devise appropriate tests or experiments in order to allow exploration, analysis and evaluation of a proposed solution. 3. Use statistical approaches, critical analysis, quantitative and/or qualitative comparisons to evaluate the quality of their own work and that of others and to draw concrete conclusions as to the effectiveness of their design. 4. Document their work in a well structured portfolio (consisting of conference paper, presentation/demonstration, reflective journal etc.), where the contents communicate technical concepts, ideas and outcomes at the correct level of technical detail to suit the intended reader, and where the student's own work is distinguished with that of others in a proper manner. 5. Apply and adapt appropriate project planning and reflective journal approaches in the execution of the project in order to undertake all project implementation and development work, and to produce a complete RD&I project to a deadline, whilst taking responsibility for managing their interactions with other project stakeholders. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Implementation of SolutionActivities carried out to fulfill the project plan. May take many forms - laboratory work, computer based analysis, cognitive reasoning etc.Testing & Analysis of ResultsDesigning appropriate tests and evaluating the outcome from these and the new information developed during the project in a critical and insightful manner.Documentation of OutcomesProduction of a portfolio which should document key aspects and findings of the project and reach conclusions. Production of a video presentation.CommunicationArranged communications with industry stakeholders, technical support and assessors to discuss the advancement of the project and the technical resources/inputs required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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