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Module Title |
Project (Masters)
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Module Code |
MM542
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School |
School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
5
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Credit Rating |
15
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To give the students the opportunity to use their theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out a substantial practical project.
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Learning Outcomes
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7 have the experience of researching and investigating a mechanical/manufacturing topic
7 develop design skills, apply theory with practical constraints
7 be able to communicate effectively the results of the research in a written report
7 be able to design and plan a project and manage the time involved to complete the report by a given deadline.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
225
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Total |
225
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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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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Indicative Syllabus
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· Literature survey/research
· Analysis of the problem
· Proposed solution
· Implementation of solution
· Testing/results
· Documentation of outcomes
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
1. Guidelines will be provided
Supplementary:
1. Badiru, A.B, Project management for research : a guide for engineering and science, 1996, Chapman & Hall.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| CAMM | MSc. C.A. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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