MECT08008 2013 Mechatronics Project 400
Full Title
Mechatronics Project 400
Transcript Title
Mechatronics Project 400
Code
MECT08008
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MECT - 0719 Mechatronics
Department
MENG - Mech. and Electronic Eng.
Level
08 - Level 8
Credit
15 - 15 Credits
Duration
Stage
Fee
€
Start Term
2013 - Full Academic Year 2013-14
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Niall Colleary, Kevin Collins
Programme Membership
SG_EMECH_K08 201300 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Engineering in Mechatronics
SG_EMTRN_K08 201300 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Engineering in Mechatronics
SG_EELEC_H08 202500 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering and Sustainability
SG_EMTRN_K08 201900 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EMTOL_K08 202400 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering
Description
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Successful projects will demonstrate competence in reserch, design, construction and reporting. Topics can include one or more of the following: measurement, automation, networking and energy management. Mechatronics Project 400 takes place in the award year of the B Eng(Hons) in Mechatronics. The emphasis is on research rather than simply building a piece of mechatronics-based apparatus and writing an account of the design and build process. |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
In consultation with a supervisor, select an area of research interest suitable for development into a level 8 mechatronics project,
2.
Use appropriate peer-reviewed academic resources to research the area of interest and to summarise the findings in a literature review
3.
Use the research from 2 above to develop appropriate research question(s)
4.
Design an appropriate project to address the research questions
5.
Assess the potential safety hazards associated with the project and complete the corresponding risk assessment form
6.
Select and source suitable hardware and software
7.
Design, build and test a project to answer certain research questions
8.
Draw appropriate conclusions from the project operation in relation to the research questions
9.
Complete a project report documenting the project Method, Results and Conclusions
10.
Conduct a verbal presentation of the project for a selection of staff members
Module Assessment Strategies
Project build and operation 30%
Project report 50%
Presentation 20%
Indicative Syllabus
The relevant technical content of the project will be learned through self-directed learning and communication with the supervisor.
Students are encouraged to employ techniques commonly encountered in industrial systems (electrical, mechanical, fluid and thermal.)
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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| 1 | Project construction and operation | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 30 % | End of Year | 4,6,7 |
| 2 | Written Report of project | Coursework Assessment | Written Report/Essay | 50 % | End of Year | 1,2,3,4,5,8,9 |
| 3 | Presentation of project operation and conclusions | Coursework Assessment | Oral Exam/Presentation | 20 % | End of Year | 8,10 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directed Learning | Engineering Laboratory | Supervised project work | 10 | Weekly | 10.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 2.5 | Weekly | 2.50 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 10.00 Hours
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directed Learning | Engineering Laboratory | Supervised project work | 10 | Weekly | 10.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 2.5 | Weekly | 2.50 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 10.00 Hours
Onsite Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directed Learning | Engineering Laboratory | Supervised project work | 10 | Weekly | 10.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 2.5 | Weekly | 2.50 |
Total Onsite Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 10.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
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| Gray and Larson | Project Management | McGraw-Hill | 2010 |
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Additional Information
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