Module 25097 (2012)

Syllabus page 2012/2013

06-25097
Project - MSc Robotics

Level 4/M

Jeremy Wyatt (coordinator)
credits in Semester 2

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The Module Description is a strict subset of this Syllabus Page. (The University module description has not yet been checked against the School's.)

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Outline

This module enables the student to demonstrate professional competence in a substantial robotics-related task and to apply material learned in other components of the degree programme. Projects are chosen from staff suggestions or are developed from the student's original idea. The project may be completed in industry in the form of a work placement under the lead supervision of an academic member of staff from the School.


Aims

The aims of this module are to:

  • allow students to carry out a substantial task of their own choosing, in an area appropriate to their degree programme
  • allow students to demonstrate their competence as computing professionals, and to apply what they have learnt in the other components of their degree programme
  • facilitate independent work on a substantial individual robotics project, including background research and project management

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: Assessed by:
1Carry out a substantial individual robotics-related task, including appropriate background research, demonstrating a professional approach Demonstration/presentation, project report
2Work independently, prioritising different components of the work and managing a large project effectively Demonstration/presentation, project report
3Present work undertaken both orally and in a formal project report, justifying decisions taken and evaluating outcomes Demonstration/presentation, project report

Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites

Restrictions:

None

Prerequisites:

None

Co-requisites:

None


Teaching

Teaching Methods:

Students work independently with an appointed supervisor.

Contact Hours:

About 10


Assessment

  • Sessional: Demonstration, project report (marks are given in accordance with the SchoolÂ’s project assessment guidance).
  • Supplementary (where allowed): None; the module may only be repeated.

Recommended Books

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Detailed Syllabus

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Last updated: 28 May 2012

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