Discipline Group Challenge Project
| Module title | Discipline Group Challenge Project |
|---|---|
| Module code | ENE2020 |
| Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 50 |
|---|
Module description
This module is designed for students to develop the technical expertise and professional skills essential for a career in renewable energy, systems engineering and environmental engineering. Using project-based learning, the students will focus on the application of engineering principles to develop innovative solutions and mitigate environmental impact. Working in teams, you will tackle a real-world challenge relevant to your engineering discipline. Emphasis is placed on practical skills development, data analysis, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. You will also gain hands-on experience in problem-solving, project management, and technical reporting, preparing to prepare you for industry roles.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module will enable you to apply your engineering knowledge to a real-life renewable energy system design focusing on improved power capture and reduced environmental impact. This will be done through a combination of background research, practical sills workshops, environmental data collection and analysis, and development of sustainable solutions. The module is designed to:
??? Develop your technical expertise to implement sustainable solutions in renewable energy, systems engineering, and environmental engineering.
??? Encourage you to apply creative solutions and innovative thinking in sustainable design.
??? Provide hands-on experience in teamwork, stakeholder engagement, and project execution through a multidisciplinary, industry-inspired challenge.
??? Train you in system design, data analysis and risk mitigation to develop solutions that align with industry standards and environmental policies.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Design solutions for complex problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate (C5)
- 2. Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems (C6)
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity (C9)
- 4. Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion (C11)
- 5. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (C12)
- 6. Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations (C13)
- 7. Discuss the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of complex problems (C14)
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 8. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team (C16)
- 9. Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences (C17)
Syllabus plan
This module will be a combination of structured lectures by the module lead and practical skills support sessions
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 120 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 10 | Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 20 | Project Based Learning Support |
| Guided Independent Study | 120 | Reflection on learning and teaching activities, preparation for assessments, further reading |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework 1 ??? Planning exercise | 50 | 3000-word equivalent | 3-4, 6 | Written |
| Coursework 2 ??? Project reporting | 50 | 3000-word equivalent | 1-2, 5, 7-9 | Written |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework 1 ??? Planning exercise | Planning exercise (3000-word equivalent, 50%) | 3-4, 6 | Referral/deferral period |
| Coursework 2 ??? Project reporting | Reporting exercise (3000-word equivalent, 50%) | 1-2, 5, 7-9 | Referral/deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Referred and deferred assignments will mirror the original modes of assessment.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
??? Chase Jarvis, Creative Calling (2019) ISBN: 10: 0062879960
??? Don Norman, The Design of Everyday Things (2013) ISBN: 10: 0262525674
??? Henry Petroski, To Engineer is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design. ISBN: 10: 0679734163
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
??? ELE
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 5 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/11/2024 |
| Last revision date | 12/08/2025 |