Students will carry out an individual project under the supervision of a member of academic staff and an industrial expert for a period of 6 months. They will report findings both verbally and in writing. The aims of the module is as follows: • To provide students with the opportunity to conduct a mini research project closely related to manufacturing technologies. • To prepare students for research or investigative work as a professional engineer or researcher. • To allow students to gain project management capabilities of improvement or research projects in industries. • To allow students to make contributions to improvement of technical ideas used in firms. • To expose students to an industrial type of projects. The dissertation must provide evidence of the following. • An in-depth understanding of the subject area chosen for the dissertation. • A mastery of research techniques relevant to the topic area. • The ability to collect and analyse empirical data. • The ability to evaluate project outcomes.
A Demonstrate a critical awareness and understanding of the relevant scientific literature associated with the project; B Understand all aspects of working as an engineer or computer scientist in the planning, design and execution of academic or technical activities to solve specific problems; C Define a problem, gather and evaluate research information, identify and mitigate risks, analyse data and propose new technologies; D Utilise appropriate analysis software, IT tools or research equipment necessary to carry out relevant experimental, laboratory, or workshop activities; E Effectively communicate project work and findings through a verbal and written means. F Collaborate in the legal, social, ethical and professional framework in systems, software or information engineering.
• Regular meetings/consultations with supervisor; • Laboratory and other investigative work under direct/indirect supervision (as appropriate); • Preparation of project specification and final thesis, poster or web-page and oral presentation.