01. Apply design and problem solving skills learnt during the course to create solutions to technical problems. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 3.6

Activities:

Students research their chosen project topic under the guidance of their supervisor. The groups ability to apply design and problem solving skills will be assessed through their written and oral work. Students are expected to propose multiple solutions to a given problem, and decide upon the best solution given a set of practical constraints. Students must then demonstrate good problem solving skills and use appropriate tools to implement their proposed solution and overcome technical challenges.

Related graduate capabilities and elements:

Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Demonstrate good organisational skills to achieve steady progress during the course of the project. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 3.2, 3.5 and 3.6.

Activities:

Students must manage their time effectively to succeed in this subject. Supervisors give general direction at weekly meetings however it is up to the students to organise their day to day activities to make progress. Students are required to regularly submit an individual reflection/research journal for recording their day to day activities as well as a video blog to record their thoughts and progress throughout the semester.

Related graduate capabilities and elements:

Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Write a formal project plan and thesis using an appropriate technical language. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2 and 3.6.

Activities:

Students submit a project plan which sets out the scope and goals of their project and the method by which they plan to achieve their goals. Students also submit a thesis which sets out the scope and goals of their project, the method by which they went about achieving their goals and the results of their work. The thesis includes full technical details of the work done during the project, including hardware and software design, simulation results, field tests etc. The thesis is also expected to include discussion of the problems encountered and the steps taken to solve these problems as well as recommendations for further work.

Related graduate capabilities and elements:

Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Present results of a technical project to an audience of peers using appropriate technical language. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.5 and 3.6.

Activities:

Students will present a video blog to a group of their peers and to a group of supervising staff. This presentation describes the background to the project, the methods that are used, the progress to date, and the plan for completing the project. This presentation forms part of the assessment.

Related graduate capabilities and elements:

Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)