Module Code - Title:
ME4038
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PROJECT 2 AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
ME4027
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To enable the student to develop their ability to work on their own
To familiarize the student with the process of research, development and design.
To develop the students ability to write a detailed report
Syllabus:
Project Planning û Project Schedule, defined outcomes, Gantt Chart
Project Implementation û Use of Log Book, Project Meetings, Project Research
Interim Presentation û Written Report and Oral Presentation
Project Analysis û Application of acquired engineering skills to subject area
Project Reporting û author a substantial engineering technical report
Project Examination/Defence û Viva voce examination
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Demonstrate the ability to develop creative and original solutions to engineering problems of significant complexity
Show an ability to prioritise and modify an engineering project plan on a continuous basis
Demonstrate capacity to work as an individual, with support from a supervisor
Formulate solutions to day-to-day technical, interpersonal, resource and administrative project challenges
Integrate technical knowledge and experience gained through previous course modules and industrial experience.
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
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
N/A
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
1 Meeting per week with project supervisor
Self Study
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Research active supervisors link projects to their research area and bring their research supervision expertise to bear on the project
Prime Texts:
Young TM (2005)
Technical Writing A-Z
, ASME, NY, USA
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
vanessa.egan@ul.ie