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Individual project on a topic selected from a list or alternatively a project proposed by the student, subject to suitability and availability of resources. A demonstration of any practical work is given, a report is written on the project and an oral presentation is delivered. All assessment will be carried out in Chinese.

Although most of the technical work will be carried out in semester 2, a specification and plan are developed in semester 1.

One lecture will describe the objects and conduct of the project. A second lecture will provide revision on report writing and good academic practice for referencing.

Mandatory Entry Requirements

None

Recommended Entry Requirements

None

None

None

All assessment will be in Chinese.

Assessment

Preliminary Report:5% , interim report 5%, performance 10%, final report 50%, oral defense 30%

Reassessment

This is governed by the regulations of UESTC.

The aim of this course is to give students experience at working on a project, similar to that found in industry, in collaboration with an academic supervisor and technical staff.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ work independently and creatively on an engineering topic;

■ apply the underpinning science and analysis associated with their chosen project area;

■ develop the methodologies associated with their chosen project area;

■ plan their work in an effective manner;

■ ensure that all activities take account of health and safety issues;

■ use their initiative to resolve problems and uncertainties that arise during the conduct of the project, with limited intervention from the supervisor;

■ communicate effectively with the supervisor, without relying on day-to-day direction;

■ maintain an accurate record (log book);

■ locate background information using all available forms of technical literature;

■ write a substantial, well organised technical report in clear English;

■ present the outcome of their project orally with appropriate visual aids.

Students must meet with their supervisor regularly as arranged ( in the most appropriate way i.e. Skype or in person), perform a satisfactory amount of work for the project, submit interim report, log-book and final report, and make an oral presentation.