EE3P2-Electronic Engineering Project

Module Provider: Electronic Engin
Number of credits: 30 [15ECTS credits]
Terms in which taught: Autumn, Spring and Summer
Module Convenor: Eur Ing Dr RS Sherratt
Pre-requisites: SE2A2 EE2A2 EE2C2
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2008/9

Email: r.s.sherratt@reading.ac.uk

Aims:
To provide the framework for a student to manage an industrial style project. To enable to student to do a substantial design, build and test project that utilizes their knowledge and experience gained in their previous work.

Assessable learning outcomes:
To embrace the analytical and methodical approach of the professional engineer working in research and development or industrial engineering context. To produce a professional standard project report. To develop a professional approach to record keeping and log-book maintenance which in turn enhances the students ability to maintain a professional development record. To enhance the students experience in electronic circuit design and construction, and/or software development and systematic test.

Additional outcomes:
Non assessable outcomes include teamwork (if in pairs), research methods, interpersonal skills and time management. Skills to maintain a professional development record.

Outline content:
The project is undertaken by an individual student or a pair of students. A member of academic staff is assigned to each project to supervise the student(s). Although each project is different, the general form of the projects is to research the topic to aid understanding, perform circuit design or software design, manufacture or coding and then testing. Throughout the progression of the project continual assessment is carried out throughout the project which contributes to the final mark. After completion, the students submit the final report, give a presentation in class colloquium, and demonstrate their project achievements in an interview panel with members of academic staff and an industrial representative. The students also create a project poster and a CD-archive

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Project work and interaction with their academic supervisor.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures
Tutorials/seminars
Practicals	60	60
Other contact (eg study visits)
Total hours	60	60
Number of essays or assignments			Submit project report
Other (eg major seminar paper)			Present in colloquium Present in interview

Assessment:
Coursework:
Assessment of coursework through continual assessment, report, presentation and interview.
Relative percentage of coursework : 100%
Examinations:
Requirements for a pass:
Pass at 40%
Reassessment arrangements:
Resubmission of coursework for following September