Module Code - Title:
ME4048
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PROJECT 3 AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
ME4038
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)
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
Describe experimental, numerical and/or theoretical models and analysis procedures in a clear, complete and unambiguous manner
Convey results clearly making best use of latest information technology;
Evaluate and critique results from a sound engineering standpoint, draw objective and reasonable conclusions, and suggest avenues for future work.
Defend the project outcomes and report from an ethical and technical stand-point in a viva voce examination.
Report project progression and developed intellectual property on a weekly basis using an engineering log-book signed regularly by the project supervisor.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
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
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