Module Specification |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MSc Industrial Project | ||
Code | ELEC499 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr J Zhou Electrical Engineering and Electronics Jiafeng.Zhou@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 60 |
Aims |
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The main aim of this module is for the students to undertake a research project in a real world envionment successfully. In particular The aims of the project are: for the student to plan, carry out and control a research project at the forefront of their academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice undertake research or investigative work in professional engineering. gain a comprehensive understanding of the techniques applicable to research or advanced scholarship in their field of study to make an original contribution to knowledge. to report and present finding and work in both writting and oral presentation. to gain industrial experience and enhence the employability. |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
ELEC483 Research Skills & Project Management |
Co-requisite modules: |
ELEC498 MSc Placement Experience |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) An in-depth understanding of the subject. |
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(LO2) Mastery of research techniques. |
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(LO3) Ability to apply the theory to practice. |
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(LO4) Ability and skills to evaluate and present the project outcomes. |
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(LO5) Ability and skills to manage and undertake an engineering project in a company. |
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(S1) Skills to undertake a research project independently |
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(S2) Effective management of resources and time |
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(S3) Effective communication, presentation and documentation skills |
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(S4) Effective use of knowledge and information technology to solve engineering problems |
Syllabus |
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The students will be supervised by both the university and industrial supervisors to complete the following tasks through this module: to use the resources available (inside and outside the university) to find a suitable company to undertake the placement project in the subject area of interest, with the input from the University. to set a realistic MSc project with the company and the University. to undertake the agreed research project successfully within the time and resources allocated. to work with people and follow the guidance and rules and make contribution to the company. to develop documentation, communications and oral presentation skills through the project. to submit an interim report and final thesis and make an oral presntation at the end of the project. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Project Teaching Method 2 - Supervision University assessment ID / Departmental assessment ID / Weighting: Reassessment: For CW1-3 no resit is possible, if late can resubmit. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
0 0 |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 600 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 600 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
(499.1) Oral presentation There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :End of May | 0 | 15 | ||||
(499.2) An interim report There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :End of January | 0 | 35 | ||||
(499) Final thesis There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :End of May | 0 | 50 |
Reading List |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |