The aim of this module is to provide students with the experience of taking a planned approach to working through an energy and environmental related problem from start to finish. It is required that the student exhibit skills required to develop a project plan, conduct a background information search and use this to develop an investigation, develop a test or study plan, obtain and interpret results comparing them against initial stated specification, aims and objectives. The role of the supervisor in this project is guide the student in the correct approach to their project.
Project seminar
What is expected and a rough timeline.
Personal effectiveness and project planning
Beginning research, managing research, time management and preparing a scope document and project plan.
Background Information Search
Techniques for finding information.
Study/test/design development
Concept development / Planning and detailing of solutions
The different types of study, model or product development processes that could be used for your project
Implementation of solutions
Test techniques for audits, modelling or physical prototypes
Testing, results and conclusions
Analysis techniques for your project
A look at the different techniques and approaches that can be used to analyse the outcome of your project
Effective Communication Skills
Review of communication skills
Design of your presentation and poster elements
Final presentation, poster and project show
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |