Module Details

Module Code: AUTO8009
Title: Auto / Transport Project 1
Long Title: Auto / Transport Project 1
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5251 - Automotive Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module develops within the learner, the knowledge, skills and competences necessary to undertake in-depth research into a specific area within either the Automotive or Transport industry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Conduct a comprehensive review of relevant and appropriate literature to determine current knowledge in the project area.
LO2 Develop a work schedule and complete their research proposal within an agreed timeframe.
LO3 Prepare and submit a comprehensive written research proposal.
LO4 Write in an appropriate academic style.
LO5 Present the findings of their research to an audience.
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
General
Supervised, self-directed learning to achieve the learning outcomes with flexibility to adapt as necessary to the research topic in question.
Research Project
Implement research methodology and gather evidence to support research question. Analyse and evaluate research output. Communicate results through presentation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Research and work schedule
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Weekly log of performance
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Literature Review and Project Plan
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
Presentation of research work
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 Interaction with project supervisor Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent research work Every Week 6.50 6.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Interaction with project supervisor Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent research work Every Week 6.50 6.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Eco, U and Mongiat Farina, C.. (2015), How to Write a Thesis, MIT Press Books, Massachusetts, [ISBN: 9780262527132].
  • Murray, R.. (2017), How to Write a Thesis, 4th. McGraw Hill, London, [ISBN: 9780335262069].
  • Hart, C.. (2018), Doing a Literature Review: Releasing the Research Imagination, 2nd. SAGE, London, [ISBN: 9781526419217].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_TTMGT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Transport Management 1 Mandatory
CR_EABMT_8 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Automotive Business Management and Technology 7 Mandatory