To give the student the following: Experience of working independently on an original problem. An opportunity to conceive, plan, propose and execute a project involving computing and technology. An opportunity to display qualities such as initiative and ingenuity. Experience of report writing, displaying high standards of composition and production. An opportunity to display communication skills.

(LO1) At the end of the module,the student should have: A working knowledge of the hardware and/or software required to allow computers to communicate with other pieces of equipment. Experience of participation in planning all aspects of the work. Experience researching literature and other sources of relevant information. Improved skills and initiative in carrying out investigations. Improved ability to organise and manage time. Improved skills in report writing. Improved skills in preparing and delivering oral presentations

Some introductory programming, modelling and/or instrumentation exercises are used to allow the student to become familiar with the systems available. There will also be a literature survey and report on the topic of the project Details of the project plan and literature review will be handed in at the end of the semester 1 with the results of any preliminary work. The student will keep a day by day diary showing the work done on the project and its progress. This will be handed in with the final report. The written project report will be handed in before the end of Semester 2. The oral presentation (or, with the approval of the Module Organiser, a poster presentation) will be given towards the end of Semester 2.

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