To enable the student to combine previously learned course material with their individual talents in order to solve real-life engineering projects. To develop in the students the ability to organise and direct their own work and to present this work in written and verbal format in a proper manner. To develop the students research ability...

The student is required to complete a project the selection of which is made from a list provided by academic staff members. In some cases the project may be an extension of the work of the student from the Cooperative Education scheme. Projects are selected by the student in the latter part of the Spring Semester in the third year. During the summer period of the third year the student is encouraged to explore the topic selected and to carry out a literature survey on same. During the Autumn and early part of the Spring Semesters the student meets with the project supervisor at regular intervals where any problems which may arise are dealt with and plans are made for further work. At these meetings the student is always encouraged to show initiative and imagination in developing the project. Normally students undergo an interim assessment during week ten of the Autumn Semester, this is based on a verbal presentation of the work carried out to date. The final assessment is based on the quality of the presented Project Report and any other relevant associated work. The Grade for the Project is set after an interview of the student by the supervisor together with at least one other member of the academic staff. The Project Report is typed on good quality A4 paper using a 12 point font and one-and-one-half line spacing. All drawings are to BS 308 standard and other figures, photos and tables are to be properly annotated and neat in their presentation. The covers should be of soft card with suitable plastic binding.

Demonstrate the ability to develop creative and original solutions to engineering problems of significant complexity. Develop and present a project plan making best use of latest information technology; modularise project into work packages and identify resources required to complete work packages; prioritise and modify project plan on a continuous basis. Work as an individual, with support from a supervisor, formulating solutions to day-to-day problems by integrating knowledge and experience gained on the course and outside the course. Demonstrate the ability to produce a formal engineering report, substantive in nature, with proper and complete structure, layout, grammar, spelling, cross-referencing of figures, tables and text, and referencing of previous work. Provide a clear motivation and set of objectives for the project, a critical review of previous work in the field, and a theoretical foundation and coherent justification for the approach taken in the project. Describe experimental apparatus and/or models, and analysis procedures in a clear, complete and unambiguous manner making best use of latest information technology. Present results clearly making best use of latest information technology; critically analyse results, draw objective and reasonable conclusions, and suggest avenues for future work. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a particular engineering subject area, though presentation of material in presentations and reports and response to questions in presentations. Produce a substantial project outcome, which demonstrates a significant level of difficulty and effort on the part of the student, consisting of at least one of the following: a. experimental results b. theoretical results c. numerical results d. detailed design of a prototype e. physical prototype f. experimental rig Present clearly (using latest information technology) and critically evaluate different design concepts, and justify final choice through engineering analysis and/or prototype development.

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Interim assessment, FYP report