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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2006/07 |
ME40069 Engineering project |
Credits: 30 |
Level: Masters |
Semester: 2 |
Assessment: CW100 |
Requisites: |
Aims:
* To enable the student to show creativity and initiative in carrying out a demanding investigation or design project within a specific topic area. * To enable the student to synthesise information from both within the total course and from external sources. * To enable the student to communicate effectively a major piece of project work. * To give the student experience in working in a research environment or on an industry based design project. Learning Outcomes: After taking this unit the student should be able to: * Plan, organise and conduct an engineering project to meet the requirements of the initial aims. * Present the project work via written documentation and oral presentations. Skills: Problem solving; written communication; oral communication; IT; working independently. Content: The final year engineering projects will either be defined as "Design" or "Research" in content. Whether classified as design or research, projects may be undertaken on an individual or a linked basis. RESEARCH PROJECTS will contain at least 2 of the 3 following elements - analytical, computational, experimental aspects. DESIGN PROJECTS will contain specification, design, analysis, manufacture and test work. |
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