F21IA Industrial Placement 1

Prof Sven-Bodo Scholz

Course co-ordinator(s): Prof Sven-Bodo Scholz (Edinburgh).

Aims:

To prepare for industrial project

Detailed Information

Pre-requisites: none.

Linked course(s): F21IB Industrial Placement 2 & F21IC Industrial Placement Monthly Reports & F21ID Industrial Placement Final Report (Synoptic Courses).

Location: Edinburgh.

Semester: 1.

Syllabus:

Industrial project identification (evaluation, critical assessment, scheduling, planning, requirements engineering, specification, risk assessment)

Learning Outcomes: Subject Mastery

Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)

  • To be able to plan a significant project
  • To understand the time and effort involved in planning of an industrially-based project

Learning Outcomes: Personal Abilities

Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others Communication, Numeracy & ICT

  • To be aware of distinctive features of industrial placement.
  • To be able to identify, define, and analyse alternative project scenarios
  • Take significant responsibility for their work and for a range of resources

Assessment Methods:

Assessment: Continuous Assessment: (weighting – 100%)
Re-assessment:  N/A

SCQF Level: 11.

Credits: 15.