MSc Communications and Signal Processing / Course details
Year of entry: 2024
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Course unit details:
Dissertation
Unit code | EEEN60070 |
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Credit rating | 60 |
Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
The student will carry out a programme of work in line with a project area which is set in advance, and will write and submit a dissertation report on the subject of this project.
Aims
To enable, train and support students to demonstrate an appropriate level of professional competence in the practical development of a suitable application that meets a perceived need, specification or the realisation of a research project.
Learning outcomes
ILO1 - Describe and evaluate the solution and its theoretical and practical significance.
ILO2 - Design an appropriate solution.
ILO3 - Appraise critically the project, indicating the rationale for the proposed solution, lessons learned during the course of the project, and evaluation of the solution and methodology used.
ILO4 - Use hardware as necessary to construct and integrate the system.
ILO5 - Analyse a problem and the relevant literature or practical context.
ILO6 - Describe and evaluate the methodology used.
ILO7 - Demonstrate creativity and problem solving skills.
ILO8 - Use programming and software tools relevant to the system operation.
ILO9 - Demonstrate the application of the appropriate disciplinary skills.
ILO10 - Use software, simulation and CAD tools as appropriate in the construction of the problem solution.
ILO11 - Use appropriate test and measurement equipment to acquire data related to the problem.
ILO12 - Demonstrate academic writing (including use of references), project management, risk analysis, project documentation.
Assessment methods
Assessment Dissertation
Dissertation written in line with the Dissertation Project Handbook which forms 100% of the unit assessment.
Feedback methods
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Study hours
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 600 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Alex Casson | Unit coordinator |