Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description This module allows the student to put theoretical knowledge of engineering to use in a practical project related to Electronic systems and to document the project outputs to research publication standards. In this module students will use and develop knowledge and skills in managing projects, 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. Display a level of ingenuity in applying appropriate existing solutions or devising novel solutions to engineering design problems 3. Devise appropriate tests or experiments in order to allow exploration, analysis and evaluation of a proposed system design 4. Apply critical analysis to the results of tests or experiments and to draw concrete conclusions as to the effectiveness of an engineering design 5. Identify technical requirements for a design and to assess the practicality of possible solutions to problems arising in the project 6. Write well structured engineering reports which are written to the correct level of technical detail to suit the intended reader 7. 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 8. 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 9. Distinguish between their own work and that of others and to credit others’ in a proper manner 10. Resolve differences of opinion on technical matters between themselves and their supervisor 11. Effectively communicate technical concepts and ideas orally, in writing and graphically 12. Use statistical approaches, critical analysis, quantitative and qualitative comparisons to evaluate the quality of their own work and that of others 13. Communicate complex technical ideas to a lay audience 14. Report their research results to publication standard in the format of an academic paper 15. Document their results in a hierarchical manner, with fine detail delegated to appendices and key points in the main report | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Presentation Preparation and Delivery Presentation of key information, ideas and conclusions from the status report and problem analysis, reporting progress on preliminary project design, evaluation of suitable methods, tools and technologies for implementation, experimentation, testing. Implementation of Solution Activities 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 and Analysis of Results Designing 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 Outcomes Production 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List Books:
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