Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description To allow the student to put theoretical knowledge of engineering to use in a practical project related to Semiconductor and Plasma Technology 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Describe and explain the scientific principles and engineering technologies and design processes associated with their project area. 2. Identify engineering problems and to formulate problems in a manner which allows solution. 3. Display a level of ingenuity in applying appropriate existing solutions or devising novel solutions to engineering design problems. 4. Devise appropriate tests or experiments in order to allow exploration, analysis and evaluation of a proposed system design. 5. Apply critical analysis to the results of tests or experiments and to draw concrete conclusions as to the effectiveness of an engineering design. 6. Identify technical requirements for a design and to assess the practicality of possible solutions to problems arising in the project 7. Write well-structured engineering reports which are written to the correct level of technical detail to suit the intended reader 8. Apply project management techniques in the execution of the project in order to undertake all project implementation and development work and to produce a complete project report to deadline. 9. Take responsibility for progression of their own work under guidance of a supervisor and to identify and report problems and issues as they arise which might impede progress of a project. 10. Conduct the required background research related to the project topic and be able to search for, access, review and evaluate publications on given topics. 11. Distinguish between their own work and that of others and to credit others’ in a proper manner. 12. Resolve differences of option on technical matters between themselves and their supervisor. 13. Effectively communicate technical concepts and ideas orally, in writing and graphically. 14. Search research journals, the Internet, and other resources for relevant research approaches and to evaluate and compare these. 15. Use statistical approaches, critical analysis, quantitative and qualitative comparisons to evaluate the quality of their own work and that of others. 16. Communicate complex technical ideas to a lay audience. 17. Report their research results to publication standard in the format of an academic paper. 18. Document their results in a hierarchical manner, with fine detail delegated to appendices and key points in the main report. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
Research TrainingParticipation in research training activities in support of the literature review task.Literature Review & Analysis of the ProblemConducting a critical analysis of the state-of-the-art research and engineering technologies relevant to the project problem to identify suitable, well-founded solution approaches. Maintenance of a student Research Log on an ongoing basis, capturing key findings and conclusions from reading of literature.Presentation Preparation & DeliveryPresentation of key information, ideas and conclusions from the literature review and problem analysis, reporting progress on preliminary project design, evaluation of suitable methods, tools and technologies for implementation, experimentation, testing.Project PlanDevelopment of an approved solution method and detailed project plan for completing a well-grounded engineering implementation that will fulfill the project objectives.Implementation of SolutionActivities carried out to implement the project plan. May take many forms – system implementation and testing, experimental laboratory work, computer based modelling and analysis, etc.Testing & Analysis of ResultsDesigning appropriate tests and evaluating the outcome from these. Identifying and assessing new knowledge developed during the project in a critical and insightful manner.Documentation of OutcomesProduction of a conference paper documenting the solution approach, its relation to the state-of-the-art, results obtained and key findings and conclusions from the project outputs. Compiling a portfolio of supporting appendix materials. Attendance at final project interview with project assessors.Communications with supervisor, technical support & othersArranging communications (on-campus and/or electronic) to discuss the progress of the project and to organise any required technical resources and materials. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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