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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2020 - 2021
| 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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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Paul Young | Office Number | S374 |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
30
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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| Compatibles |
None
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| Incompatibles |
None
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Description
The purpose of this module is to give the students the opportunity to use and demonstrate their theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out a substantial research project at Masters level. In this module students will plan and manage the project, critically review literature in the public domain (principally from journals), undertake the work required to apply engineering solutions to the problem, analyse the effectiveness of the solution and report progress and findings in written, presentation, poster and meeting forms. In addition, the impact of the project on society will be evaluated through health & safety, risk and environmental impact assessments. Students will participate in the following learning activities: Project Planning and Management; Running project meetings; Sourcing, reading and critically reviewing literature; Analysing an engineering problem and developing a solution; Risk assessment, Health & Safety, Social and Ethical, reviews implementing the solution; Critical Evaluaion of the implementation and effectiveness of the solution; Presentation of project work in final report, poster presentation, oral presentation and meetings.
This module may also be taken by distance learning students
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Learning Outcomes
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Independent Study | 750 | Background research, Project planning, Execution & reporting | | Total Workload: 750 |
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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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| Unavailable |
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Indicative Reading List
- Adedeji B. Badiru: 0, Project management for research, 0412588900
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Other Resources
None
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