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Core Module Information
Module title: Honours project GA
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20
Module code: ENG10401
Module leader: Alastair Stupart
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

During this module you will apply your theoretical knowledge and understanding to a challenging, work based, individual project that you have selected and agreed with your supervisor and GA mentor. The project is to explore a specialist field that you are involved with at work and to extend your knowledge through practical work. It is also a chance to demonstrate a professional approach to such as: experimentation, project management, investigations, communication. The majority of your time will be self-managed and the work will be supervised by your academic supervisor. You are expected to meet frequently with them and your industrial GA mentor (or similar person in your company who knows the project). You are responsible for planning, carrying out the project, problem solving and the delivery of a professional outcome.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Formulate a substantial individual project that is strongly related to your core degree programme including planning and risk assessment (M1,3,5,10,12 &13).

LO2: Independently manage a complex programme of work and deliver against agreed objectives.
(M1,5 & 12)

LO3: Communicate and defend project progress / outcomes verbally through one to one meetings, presentations and Viva Voce examination (M1 & M3).

LO4: Demonstrate professional engineering competencies by selecting, evaluating and applying appropriate theory and practical techniques to the delivery of the a high quality project outcome.(M3 & M13)

LO5: Write a clear, concise project report that highlights objectives, background theory, practical work, outcomes, constraints and opportunities. (M1, M3, M10 & M13)

LO6: Show a capacity for self-appraisal by analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the project process and outcomes.
(M3 & M13)
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Alastair Stupart
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 10 The lectures will provide an introduction to the module and advise on research skills, report writing, referencing and research ethics.
Face To Face Guided independent study 340 A learning approach where students take responsibility for their own learning process, with support and direction from academics through tutorials and research assessments. This method combines the independence of self-directed study with the guidance of a structured framework provided by both academic and company staff. You will work on projects within your company which are directly related to both the dissertation and company plans/activities.
Online Work based learning 50 The student works on their dissertation (which is a work based project of substantial size and scope), primarily via WBL. As well as their academic supervisor, there is an industrial supervisor who the student works with (at their place of employment) on the dissertation. Experiments, analysis, design etc.
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Dissertation 80 1~2~3~4~5~6 Exam Period , WORDS= 10000 words Overall this final written report should demonstrate :• Your knowledge of the subject area. • That you have carried out a professional piece of practical / investigative / design work.• That you have been able to apply theory and then analyse / respond to the results obtained. • Is written in a professional style that communicates your work effectively.Due in exam period TR3(M1,M3,M5,M10,M12 & M13)
Oral Presentation 20 1~3~4~6 Exam Period HOURS= 1 hour This is an oral examination conducted with your academic supervisor present. Due in exam period TR3 (M1,M3,M5,M10,M12 & M13). It is the examiners’ opportunity to ask you detailed questions about the project and your opportunity to demonstrate your depth of knowledge and professional skills. In borderline cases between degree classifications the viva may be the deciding factor that determines your honours classification. During all presentations and discussions (including the viva) you are expected to demonstrate; • A mastery of the subject. • The ability to argue your case while taking onboard points raised. • Confidence and professionalism.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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