| Module Title |
INTRA |
| Module Code |
MEC1025 (ITS: MM345) |
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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
INACTIVE - The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the skills associated with an Engineer through the integration of theory with relevant practical work experience in companies and organisations in Ireland or abroad.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Apply theoretical aspects of their programme to relevant practical work experience in companies/organisations based in Ireland or abroad.
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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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5. Identify, evaluate and discuss ethical issues in engineering as they relate to their work.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Seminars | 8 | Pre-INTRA talks | | Assignment Completion | 4 | Assignments related to seminars | | Assignment Completion | 24 | Preparation of report and presentation | | Professional Practice | 414 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 450 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20164 | 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 | Harry Esmonde, Lorna Galligan |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Oral Examination | 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 student
s performance. | 15% | Week 1 | | Oral Examination | Oral presentation in front of their peers on their placement that details their experiences (October/November). 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% | Week 1 | | Report(s) | Report based on students work placement diary. The report will follow a clearly defined template and is submitted in September/October. This report is graded by the student
s academic INTRA tutor and feedback must be provided to the student. | 70% | 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
Pre-INTRA Talks
Pre-INTRA talks given on ethics in Engineering, professional communication in the workplace, and on contract law for engineers.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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