Module Code - Title:
ET4927
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PROJECT 1
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The project is intended to give students the chance to study a topic in the field in depth and to apply his/her theoretical knowledge to a practical situation. Whilst working on the project he/she learns to direct their own work, be critical of his/her own methods and also learns to construct project performance and to write a report presenting their results and reasoning.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Demonstrate the ability to produce solutions to moderately complex technical problems.
Develop a project plan, including a timeline for completing components of the project, and identify resources required to complete the project
Select and use the appropriate mix of technologies for the project
Demonstrate the project to a panel of examiners (including the supervisor) and be able to discuss the achievements and limitations of the project
Report (in written form) the work done on the project with references to previous work and including recommendations for future work.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Work on their own, with the support of the supervisor, drawing on their education and experience to solve problems encountered during the project
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Student works under (usually) one-to-one supervision with faculty member (or designate); Students may work on group projects; one day per week is typically set aside on timetable for the project;
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
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Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
jacqueline.walker@ul.ie