Module Details

Module Code: PHYS8025
Title: Advanced Automation Project
Long Title: Advanced Industrial Automation
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 4411 - Physics
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module develops within the learner the knowledge, know-how and skills, and
competences required to successfully complete a project in accordance with an approved plan.
The module requires the learner to develop, implement and critically assess a detailed
methodology to address a defined problem within a prescribed timeframe. The learner is
expected to work autonomously under direction of a project supervisor and to communicate
the process and outcomes of their work in a style and manner appropriate for professional
practioners in the discipline.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Display initiative, analysis and problem solving skills in developing a detailed, viable methodology for addressing an open-ended problem
LO2 Develop a prototype or conduct a feasibility study of the proposed methodology
LO3 Systematically review and adapt the design during implementation in response to practical, real-world constraints
LO4 Critically assess the outcome against, inter alia, appropriate design, safety, commercial and ethical criteria
LO5 Demonstrate the appropriate written and oral communication skills required of the professional practitioner.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Project Preparation
Examine the brief given, present a solution to the problem for approval and carry out the approved project.
Sourcing and Cost
Identify sources for any components required and determine costs.
Project Report
Produce a detailed project report.
Project Presentation
Provide a short oral and visual presentation of the project
Operation
Demonstrate the working project
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 2,5
Assessment Description
Feasibility Report
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 2,5
Assessment Description
Feasibility Report
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Assessment Description
Final Project Report
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 10
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Continuous diary of the project
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Presentation of Final Report
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Supervisor's evaluation of the project
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision of Project Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Project Work Every Week 6.50 6.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jon Stenerson [available in CIT Library]. (2003), Industrial Automation and Process Control, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, [ISBN: 0130330302].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SINAU_8 Certificate in Advanced Industrial Automation 2 Mandatory