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Archived Version 2006 - 2007

Module Title Engineering Intra
Module Code EE318
School School of Electronic Engineering

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Derek MolloyOffice NumberS356
Level 3 Credit Rating 15
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims


Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, the student will be able to: 7 Apply theoretical aspects of their programme to relevant practical work experience in companies/organisations based in Ireland and abroad. (PO1, PO2) 7 Identify, describe and formulate solutions to real-world engineering problems. (PO2) 7 Apply experimental, analytical and numerical methods to the design of solutions appropriate to product/process development (PO2, PO3, PO1) 7 Identify, interpret and evaluate unseen technical information. (PO5, PO2) 7 Demonstrate initiative and ingenuity in deriving novel solutions to specific engineering problems. (PO2, PO3) 7 Justify the progression of their own work under the guidance of a supervisor and to identify and discuss problems, differences of opinion and general issues as they arise.(PO5, PO6, PO4) 7 Interact effectively through communicating engineering concepts and ideas by oral, written and graphical means. (PO6, PO5) 7 Demonstrate professional attributes, such as attendance, punctuality, reliability, etc. (PO4, PO5) 7 Document their duties performed, distinguishing for their own role and describe the development of commercial products/processes and related commercial issues. (PO6)

Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures
Tutorials
Laboratories
Seminars
Independent Learning Time 225
Total 225
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 15 credit module load represents approximately 225 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
No Syllabus added.
Assessment
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Indicative Reading List

Contribution to Programme:

The module’s contribution to the IEI Programme Areas and Programme Outcomes is characterised according to a five point scale where 4 indicates a very strong contribution and 0 indicates no significant or intended contribution.

Science & Mathematics

Discipline - specific Technology

Information and Communications Technology

Design and Development

Engineering Practice

Social and Business Context

2

3

3

3

3

2

Knowledge and Its Application:

The ability to derive and apply solutions from a knowledge of sciences, engineering sciences, technology and mathematics

Problem Solving:

The ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve engineering problems;

Design:

The ability to design a system, component or process to meet specified needs, to design and conduct experiments and to analyse and interpret data;

Ethical Practice:

An understanding of the need for high ethical standards in the practice of engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people and the environment

Effective Work and Learning:

The ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary settings together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning;

Effective Communication:

The ability to communicate effectively with the engineering community and with society at large

2

4

3

2

4

4

Teaching & Learning Strategies/Assessment Methodology:

Students are assessed by an industrial tutor and an academic tutor on a pass/fail basis. The industrial tutor assesses the student on an ongoing basis and submits to DCU a final evaluation after the student has completed the placement. The academic tutor visits the student approximately 2 months into placement and grades the student’s performance, relating this to the INTRA office. Finally, the student will submit a written report on their placement, which is graded by the academic supervisor.

Programme or List of Programmes
DMEB.Eng. in Digital Media Engineering
EEBEng in Electronic Engineering
ICEBEng Info and Communications Engineering
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