ENG06074 2019 Multi-Disciplinary Project
Full Title
Multi-Disciplinary Project
Transcript Title
Multi-Disciplinary Project
Code
ENG06074
Attendance
75 %
Subject Area
ENG - Engineering
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Patrick Naughton, Marion McAfee, Tomas O Flaherty
Programme Membership
SG_ECIVL_H08 201900 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering
SG_EMECH_H08 202000 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering
SG_EELEC_H08 202000 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronics and Self Driving Technologies
SG_EROBO_H08 202000 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics and Automation
SG_EGENE_H08 202000 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in General Engineering
SG_EELEC_H08 202100 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering and Sustainability
Description
An important component of this common first-year engineering module is aimed at introducing various engineering subjects to the learners, as well as motivating the students and introducing them to the engineering profession. The module is further characterised by a curriculum that is organised around the various engineering disciplines at IT Sligo and emphasises that engineering is about conceiving, designing, implementing and operating systems and products through a multitude of student projects, a varied learning environment, experiential and group learning.
The module also allows the learner to implement problem-solving, communication and organisational skills that they have begun to develop in their first year on engineering programmes at IT Sligo. Working together on mixed discipline projects and teams, the students will gain an appreciation for the many branches of engineering and allow them to select the appropriate engineering stream for their future studies.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Design, build, test, evaluate, document and present a small prototype systems and/or products to a given specification;
2.
Undertake personal evaluation and reflect critically on learning experiences
3.
Work effectively as part of a team
4.
Communicate effectively in a professional manner
5.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of different engineering streams
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Lectures and practical sessions will provide guidance for the team project and learning journals, feedback for the team project, and additional information on teamwork, creativity, innovation and project management to facilitate the students learning while completing the following:
THE ICE-BREAKER: To optimise student learning for the immersive design-build-test project later in the module, this module begins with a simple practical project to introduce and emphasise the importance of several key skills, including introducing team members. This introductory exercise is scheduled for the first week of the semester.
THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT: The largest component of the module is a team-based project(s) in which students work on the design-build-test of challenging engineering problems that will emphasise the different engineering disciplines. The project will be carried out over 10 weeks of the semester, with the final week of the semester allocated to the presentation of the project(s).
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is 100% continuous assessment, which will include both group and individual project work.
The sizing of the slice method of group assessment (Clelford & Hopkins, 20014) will be used to allocate marks to the individual members of the project group. A copy of this method of allocating marks will be given to the students at the start of the module.
Clelford, T. & Hopkins, A., 2014. Sizing the Slice: Assessing Individual Performance in Group Projects, CEBE Funded Case Study retrieved on 5/12/2014 from http://www‑new1.heacademy.ac.uk/cebe/themes/alldisplay? type=resources&newid=casestudies/cebe/sizing_the_slice&site=cebe
THE ICE-BREAKER: The exercise is designed to contribute 10% of the marks for the module
THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT: The exercise(s) is designed to contribute 90% of the marks for the module and will be based on a number of group and individual assessments over the duration of the project.
Repeat Assessments
The learners must pass the continuous assessment elements of the module.
Where a learner or group of learners fail the project element of the module they will be required to resubmit the project again for assessment.
Indicative Syllabus
- Module overview, including:
- Illustrate the roles and responsibilities of professional engineers and the people they interact with
- Illustrate how disciplinary knowledge is applied in the solution of engineering problems;
- Highlight appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes, essential in professional engineering
- Attitudes & experience survey
- Ice-breaker exercise
- Introduction to design, build test processes
- Sustainable development principles
- Teamwork, project management and planning, risk assessment, creativity during 'real world' engineering challenges
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ice Breaker Group Report & Presentation | Project | Written Report/Essay | 7 % | Week 1 | 1,3,4 |
| 2 | Ice Breaker Individual Report | Project | Written Report/Essay | 3 % | Week 1 | 2,4 |
| 3 | Multidisciplinary Project(s) - Individual Engagement | Project | Performance Evaluation | 20 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 4 | Multidisciplinary Project(s) - Group Report | Project | Written Report/Essay | 30 % | OnGoing | 1,3,4,5 |
| 5 | Multidisciplinary Project(s) - Group Presentation | Project | Written Report/Essay | 20 % | OnGoing | 3,4,5 |
| 6 | Multidisciplinary Project(s) - Individual Reflective Journal | Project | Written Report/Essay | 20 % | Week 13 | 2,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Learning | Engineering Laboratory | Lecure/Tutorial/Group Discussion | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Group and indiviual project work | 6 | Weekly | 6.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
To be confirmed during module.
Journal Resources
To be confirmed during module.
URL Resources
To be confirmed during module.
Other Resources
To be confirmed during module.
Additional Information
To be confirmed during module.