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A BEng project should result in a project with a detailed understanding of technical or research topics. This detailed understanding should be demonstrated by critical thinking, acquisition of coherent and relevant knowledge, analysis of tasks and development of technical solutions to an engineering problem. This should be achieved through the use and application of computational software, and its application, or through experimental/practical work. This should demonstrate the development of engineering practice to solve complex problems. A BEng project should result in a range of depth of specialist knowledge. Ability to apply results obtained from their work to evaluate and develop their design solution. The individual project module forms a capstone experience for the courses within the School. The individual project is undertaken throughout the final year of studies on the BEng programmes, allowing the students to research and study in detail a topic in their chosen field of study which is of personal interest, thus allowing them to demonstrate their ability to:
• Analyse and evaluate relevant subject areas previously covered in the course; acquire and appraise new knowledge related to the project
• Demonstrate ability to apply individual judgement to new problems; apply creativity and show intellectual input
• Demonstrate organisational capability (through arranging meetings with supervisors, setting project goals and meeting appropriate deadlines); communicate with others through reports, a logbook (not assessed) and a presentation in a seminar Professionally the project module allows the students, to show high levels of responsibility and organisational capability (through arranging meetings with supervisors, setting project goals and meeting appropriate deadlines) as well as demonstrating effective communication with others. Furthermore, the module encourages the students to recognise, question and deal with the ethical dilemmas that are likely to occur in research and professional practice. Furthermore, this module provides the students with an opportunity to further enhance their independence and employability skills which industry is looking for in perspective graduates, especially those seeking professional recognition as a Chartered Engineer.
Lecturer – Prof. Sisil Kumarawadu
