Courses / Module

• Apply problem-based learning to solve unforeseen problems in the area of analogue electronics.
• Apply structured design to a range of problems.
• Apply theoretical knowledge in solving problems encountered.
• Apply a structured process to business proposal research, including market research, user research and competitor analysis.
• Prepare a set of manufacturing documentation (costed BOMs, Assembly and Test specifications)
• Discuss any ethical issues, environmental impacts and health and safety issues associated with their project.
• Write a product concept report (including technical and business feasibility issues) and prepare and deliver an oral presentation.
• Defend their work through interview. Demonstrate appropriate project management techniques (including time management and project planning).

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): One report is submitted per group. However, each member of the group will be graded individually. Their grade will be based on the group report and presentation, their individual contribution to the project and, significantly, their knowledge of the overall project, as determined by the interview.

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Penalties: Late submission of reports will be subject to a penalty of 10% of the assessment grade for each day (or part thereof) overdue.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• This module is 100% continually assessed. Hence, there is no resit Autumn examination, as there is no facility available for repeating the continuous assessment elements of the module.

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