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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2007 - 2008
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The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the skills associated with a Mechatronic Engineer through the integration of theory with relevant practical work experience in companies and organisations in Ireland and abroad.
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On completion of this module, the student will be able to:
•Apply theoretical aspects of their programme to relevant practical work experience in companies/organisations based in and abroad. (PO1, PO2) •Identify, describe and formulate solutions to real-world engineering problems. (PO2) •Apply experimental, analytical and numerical methods to the design of solutions appropriate to product/process development (PO2, PO3, PO1) •Identify, interpret and evaluate unseen technical information. (PO5, PO2) •Demonstrate initiative and ingenuity in deriving novel solutions to specific engineering problems. (PO2, PO3) •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) •Interact effectively through communicating engineering concepts and ideas by oral, written and graphical means. (PO6, PO5) •Demonstrate professional attributes, such as attendance, punctuality, reliability, etc. (PO4, PO5) •Document their duties performed, distinguishing their own role and describing the development of commercial products/processes and related commercial issues. (PO6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The INTRA assessment is graded simply as a pass or fail. The assessment is based on three components:1. Continuous assessment by an industrial tutor2. Assessment by an academic tutor3. Formal written reportThe INTRA report is submitted via the Office for Industrial and Business Relations, at the conclusion of the INTRA placement, and is assessed by the academic tutor. It is graded as either satisfactory or unsatisfactory. In the case of an unsatisfactory grading, an amended report may be resubmitted, at the discretion of the Office for Industrial and Business Relations. The student must achieve a satisfactory grading on the report in order to pass INTRA and be awarded credit. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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. 100% Continuous Assessment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ME | B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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