NES3411 : Project in Industry
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Toni Carruthers
- Lecturer: Dr Lee Higham
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 40 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 40 |
| ECTS Credits: | 40.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To provide students with project experience in an industrial context.
Outline Of Syllabus
The project provides Stage 3 students with an opportunity to work in an industrial setting on a project with industrial relevance.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement/Study Abroad | Employer-based learning | 1 | 677:30 | 677:30 | Project work |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 120:00 | 120:00 | Prep for final report |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | 30 min viva |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 0:30 | 0:30 | 15 min presentation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 2 | 0:30 | 1:00 | Module introduction |
| Total | 800:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Introduction to working in industry and working in teams is provided in the induction session which also covers what is expected from the students, the assessment procedures and presentation skills. Most of the module involves practical work within the industrial laboratories but also includes time for experimental design and some background work.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 30 | 2 | A | 25 | 30 mins at workplace or online |
| Oral Presentation | 15 | 2 | A | 15 | 15 min presentation either in workplace or online |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | M | 30 | Final report (30 pages) Plus one summary slide |
| Report | 2 | M | 30 | Supervisor assessment of placement work |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Assessment of the practical work performed during the project will be carried out by the project industrial supervisor. In addition, students will be expected to submit a final written report (6000 words) summarising the context and results. After submission of the report, students will make a presentation (15 minutes) on their work to an audience consisting of at least the industrial supervisor and a member of academic staff, who will then together conduct an oral examination (30 minutes) of the candidate. The summary slide will consist of approximately 75% project summary and 25% reflection on skills acquired and developed.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NES3411's Timetable