| Module Title |
Project for Exchange / Study Abroad |
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MEC1012 (ITS: MM3002) |
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Faculty |
Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng |
School |
Engineering & Computing |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
15 |
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Description
The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the skills associated with an Engineer through Problem Based Learning and the integration of theory with relevant practical work.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Apply theoretical aspects of their programme to relevant practical work experience through Problem Based Learning
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3. Assess the importance of task management, planning, working in teams and interdisciplinary collaboration in Engineering practice.
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10210 | Part of Term | Semester 1 & 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Yan Delaure | Module Teacher | |
| | Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21371 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | | Module Teacher | |
| | Section Breakdown | | CRN | 12305 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Project | Research Report:
The project deliverable is a single bound document that contains: A Non-Technical Description of the Project - This report should be written as a 1-2 page article that describes the project in non-technical language, which would be suitable for magazine or newspaper publication; A paper of conference standard on the work - It should clearly and succinctly describe the: problem domain, research background, contributions of the work, results and conclusions; A Set of Appendices that contains: the research review report, a report on project outputs against the project plan from deliverable 1, a packaged appendix that contains source code/derivations as required, a detailed a | 100% | Week 1 |
| 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:
- Thomas Mann: 2005, The Oxford guide to library research, Oxford University Press, New York, 0195189981
- Hoang Pham, ed: 2006, Springer Handbook of Engineering Statistics, Springer, London, 1852338067
- Mike W. Martin, Roland Schinzinger: 2005, Ethics in engineering, McGraw-Hill, Boston, 0072831154
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Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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