| Module Title |
INTRA for Mechatronics Engineering |
| Module Code |
EEG1012 |
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Faculty |
Electronic Engineering |
School |
Engineering & Computing |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
15 |
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Description
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Learning Outcomes
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Integrated training (INTRA) | 375 | training (INTRA) INTRA formally integrates the student's academic study with closely co-ordinated realistic jobs, based on the work abilities of the student and the objectives of each programme. The student develops an understanding of the professional, practical world of industry. Also, the blending of theory and practice increases student motivation and allows a clearer view of a career path. Students who do not obtain a company placement may be offered the possibility of working in research |
| Total Workload: 375 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20141 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | INTRA | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC2 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Alan Kennedy | Module Teacher | Lorna Galligan, Paul Wogan |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Report(s) | Report based on students work placement diary. The report will follow a clearly defined template and is submitted in August/September. This report is graded by the students academic INTRA tutor and feedback must be provided to the student. | 70% | n/a | | Performance evaluation | A site visit by an appointed academic tutor to the placement location, where the tutor will complete a form detailing the industrial performance of the student, the conditions of employment and the employer s perception of the students performance. | 15% | n/a | | Oral Examination | Oral presentation in front of their peers on their placement that details their experiences (September/October). This presentation is graded by the INTRA co-ordinator and/or other appointed representatives of the academic staff. Direct feedback will be provided to the student. | 15% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
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Other Resources
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