IRM33515 Engineering Project (Autumn 2017)

The course is connected to the following study programs

Optional course in Bachelor of Engineering, all study programs.

Prerequisites

This must be considered separately for each individual project.

Lecture Semester

5th semester (autumn)

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

Knowledge:

The student has knowledge about:

• the factual contents of the project
• project work and project planning
• project economy control and project status and progress reporting

Skills:

The student can:

• find relevant literature and other neccessary information for the project work by his/her own initiative and efforts
• write a technical report which has a good language and proper literature references
• accomplish and understand calculations necessary for the project

General competence:

The student can:

• plan projects and participate in project work
• write a technical report
• define and solve a problem
• find information, and consider the information in a critical manner and with proper factual checks

Content

The subject is problem based, and organized as a student project. The project work is defined by the student and a supervisor from the school prior to starting the main project. The scope of the project must be documented in the form of a small report. 

Forms of teaching and learning

The student must solve a real engineering problem. An example: Construct a car that can participate in student competitions such as "Formula student" or "Shell Eco  Marathon". Other projects than car building can be defined. Assignment is chosen in cooperation with the school's lecturer who consults other competent persons at the school if needed. 

The project can be an individual work or a group assignment. The report can be written in english.

The student is expected to work as an engineer, actively seeking solutions and guidance as needed. The student shall comply to relevant standards for the work. The need for self sustained work is particulary mentioned, the student is expected to be an active part in defining the project work scope. 

The project report is made according to guidelines provided by the school, see "assessment"

Workload

This course is 1/3 of the total workload in one semester. Approximately 250 hours.

Practical training/internship

Not required, but can be part of the project.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

Three tasks must be accomplished within a specified time limit:

• an approved problem definition
• report stating the scope of the project
• preliminary project report

All these tasks must be approved prior to the final exam.

Examination

Exam is individual for the students, and has two components:

• written report (main component)
• oral presentation of the report and the work (can adjust the grading of the main component)

The written report can be delivered in english if this is desirable.

The grading is on a scale A - F, A is the best, and F is "fail". The written report is graded, and the oral presentation can change this grade one grade up or down.

If the grading "F" is given, the project report must be reworked according to feedback given at the exam, and a new oral presentation must be arranged. 

Course evaluation

Continuous evaluation througout the semester, method of evaluation is agreed by lecturer and student.

Written final evaluation of the subject.

Literature

As agreed by the teacher depending on the project subject and work.