Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2010/11 |
AR40045: Industrial project CA |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: To give experience in undertaking responsibility for a real industrial design problem under both industrial and academic supervision. Learning Outcomes: The successful student will be able to demonstrate an ability to carry out a detailed study related to an industrial project or projects, and report on it. The student will also be able to demonstrate: * a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of this area of professional practice; * originality in the application of knowledge; * an ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences; * self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and ability to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level; * an ability to continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level; * the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations; and the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development. Content: Structural or Environmental Engineering Design carried out in industry with academic links, during the second industrial placement. For students who are unable to gain an industrial placement the project IP1 will be undertaken as a sponsored project on behalf of one of the companies who would normally employ students. In this case the project will be undertaken wholly at the University (in labs or CAD labs) during the first part of term 2 and before commencement of Semester 2. Supervision will be by both university staff and industrial supervisors. |