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FINAL YEAR PROJECT

	Overview
	See full module descriptor at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/electronic-engineering/current-students/module-descriptors Students complete 5 credits worth of work in semester 1 and a further 15 credits worth of work in semester 2.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate appropriate management techniques in the execution of their project (including time management and project planning) Combine technical expertise from multiple technical areas to design and specify solutions for their projects. Apply theoretical knowledge in solving problems they encounter. Develop and improve personal skills to undertake new challenges posed by their project. Demonstrate competent technical communication skills (including meeting, presentation and reporting) Discuss any ethical issues, environmental impacts, health and safety issues associated with their project.

Learning Outcomes

Assessment

Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
Continuous Assessment detail(s): Semester 1. Interim Report :10% Content: Presentation/Structure (20%) Introduction/Background (60%) Work plan/Gantt chart (20%) Semester 2. Supervisor�s Assessment :15% Discipline (40%) Initiative (30%) Ingenuity (30%) Final Report (R) + Interview (I) Total:70% R: Presentation/Structure/Communication (15%) R+I: Understanding of problem domain (20%) R+I: Technical content � quantity and depth (40%) R: Evidence of exceptional ability (15%) I: Overall competence/professionalism (10%) Poster Presentation at the end of Semester 2: Presentation of Work 5% - Semester 2 Week 4. This presentation will take place after the semester 2 Exams.

Assessment type	Options	Weighting
Continuous Assessment		100%
University scheduled written examination	No	0%
Other		0%
Total		100%

Pass standard: 40%
Could the result of this module be capped? No
Pass 40%. Students are not required to pass components separately. An overall pass mark of 40% is acceptable.
Penalties: Late submission of reports will be subject to a penalty of 10% of the assessment grade for each day (or part thereof) overdue.

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Final year projects can only be repeated over an academic year. Students will be required to undertake a new project and will have their mark capped at 40%. However, students who obtain between 35 � 40% are eligible for supplemental assessment over the summer period. In such instances, the final module grade will be capped at 40%. Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? Yes

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