Module: Project Planning and Research

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Project Planning and Research
Module Code	MM588
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Anne Morrissey Semester 2: Anne Morrissey Autumn: Anne Morrissey
Module Teachers	Anne Morrissey Garrett McGuinness John Geraghty
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only
An individual presentation on the selected topic followed by questions, and a resubmission of failed assignments

Description

The purpose of this module is for students to consider and understand what is involved in researching a challenge or a wider societal issue facing a company or a sector. The students draft a document linking roles in the company to how the issue may be addressed.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify a sector-wide research issue or challenge (e.g. technical, environmental, energy, supply chain, security, product safety, data protection, automation, competitiveness)
2. Critically review and extract relevant information from literature in the public domain
3. Critically review the issue or challenge with respect to societal impact, health & safety, risk assessments and ethics
4. Apply knowledge from other modules to propose technology or policy solutions to this issue or challenge
5. Consult with industrial partners or relevant stakeholders to identify potential local solutions to the sector-wide issues or challenges
6. Communicate a coherent position on the issues or challenges.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Independent Study	187.5	Background research, literature review, problem analysis and recommendations
Total Workload: 187.5

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Analysis of the problem
Use of research and knowledge to break down the problem statement and analyse the challenge.

Literature survey/research
This survey should include recent journal publications in addition to text book and other sources. Must be properly referenced and form a significant section of the final report

Proposed solution
Development of a written submission to present a reasoned engineering approach to address the challenge or societal issue

Documentation of outcomes
A coherent and relevant written submission and oral presentation

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Quiz	Online quiz on Loop Competencies	5%	n/a
Assignment	Critical literature review and peer review	30%	n/a
Presentation	Oral presentation	15%	n/a
Assignment	Written submission	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Adedeji B. Badiru: 0, Project management for research, 0412588900

Other Resources

None

This module comprises of 7.5 credits.

Programme or List of Programmes

BMEDI	B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering
CAMI	B.Eng. in Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
MEI	B.Eng in Mechatronic Engineering
SSEI	BEng in Mechanical & Sustainability Eng

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