The engineering science project is intended to promote the development of research skills including communication and technical skills through an investigation of a particular area under the guidance of a supervisor. The principal objective is for students to show initiative, acquire new knowledge, develop basic research skills, and develop insight in assimilating and critically evaluating ideas. The nature of the investigation will depend on the project itself but is likely to include a literature search; the identification (in collaboration with the supervisor) of a suitable project; the planning and management of the project; the execution of the plan resulting indefensible results; the development and presentation of seminar(s); and, the production of a report embodying the methods and results of the project.
On completion of this topic, students are expected to be able to:
Timetable details for 2021 are no longer published.