Module Code - Title:
CG4027
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B ENG RESEARCH PROJECT
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To give students experience of working with larger open-ended chemical engineering assignments, including information collection and assessment, project planning and time management, oral and written presentation, and result evaluation and discussion. Will increase student's ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals; enhance student's ability to communicate effectively; ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution; capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning; intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity; and profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity.
Syllabus:
The project may require practical laboratory work, may be more of a theoretical investigation or may be a design project related to the operation of a chemical or pharmaceutical process. The project will be used as the mechanism for the students to put into practice ideas put forward in the lectures and seminars and also ideas generated within their own project brief. The main part of the project will be a student centred activity with individual guidance from the project supervisor and any project sponsor (industrial) or associated research group. The work will usually include gathering of relevant information/data related to the research topic and assessment and critical analysis of this information in relation to the project goal. The work will always include the preparation of a qualified written report where the student demonstrates the ability to communicate on a competent level.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Demonstrate the skills of independent work in academic research and/or engineering investigation, and proficiency in retrieval and critical use of scientific and engineering information.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of chemical engineering and its underpinning mathematics and sciences.
Demonstrate ability of applying appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems, and practical skills acquired through laboratory work, individual and group project work, in design, and in use of software resources;
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the approach problems, and general skills of problem solving, communication, time management, report writing, presentation, effective use of information technology; project planning, management and organization.
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:
The module is project based and is performed by students individually or in smaller groups under the guidance of faculty supervisors. The work is presented in a final report and an oral seminar.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BECBENUFA - CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Module Leader:
Witold.Kwapinski@ul.ie