Aims and Fit of Module

Module 309 is designed for students to achieve two aims: 1) How to
become a professional and 2) How to conduct professional work

These two aims will be achieved via promoting awareness of personal
strengths and latest developments in mechatronics and robotics,
following code of conduct, and reaching required standards of
engineering professionals. Lectures, tutorials, invited lectures,
field trips to professional organizations, and group work will be
organized to improve students’ competence, knowledge, and skills for
continuous professional development.

Learning outcomes

A. Demonstrate an awareness of personal strengths and latest 
developments in mechatronics and robotics, and Use of strengths, 
knowledge and skills to conduct profession work and demonstrate 
professional behaviour.
B. Identify and analyse ethical concerns and making reasoned 
ethical choices, and Identification, evaluation and mitigation of 
risks associated with a particular project.
C. Exercise teamwork, leadership, and project management skills 
adhering to professional working standards.
D. Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with 
technical and non-technical audiences.
E. Describe entrepreneurial activities including market 
identification, ideas development, business model generation, 
concept presentation in order to formulate a viable business 
plan.
F. Practice with an inclusive approach to professional practice 
and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of 
supporting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Method of teaching and learning

Classroom lectures and tutorials; Company visits; Case studies; Guest lectures from practitioners and industry experts; Project-based learning