Module overview
Teams of students will work together to address a practical, real-world problem set by industry and government partners. Each team will have an academic and an industry advisor, and work together to produce a demonstration of their solution to the challenge. Demonstrations must include elements combining electronics and artificial intelligence algorithms in an integrated solution.
Outcomes of the projects will be presented at a high-profile DemoFest during the final week of the module, to which industry, government and third sector stakeholders, the wider University community and the public will be invited.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Design and practical application of novel electronic technologies
- Algorithmic technologies for creating abstractions, interpreting data, and managing distribution of control
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Use a variety of methods and strategies to effectively communicate the value of research in a non-technical way
- Apply strategies for impact and outreach
- Apply responsible research and innovation methods
- Conduct interdisciplinary research activities
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Apply collaborative software hardware and system development techniques
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Problem-solving methods for the practical application and integration of AI and electronics
Syllabus
At the start of this module, the students will have a 2-day intensive Software Carpentry workshop, organised through the Software Sustainability Institute (SSI).
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Project supervision and guidance.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 24 |
| Project supervision | 24 |
| Wider reading or practice | 60 |
| Completion of assessment task | 192 |
| Total study time | 300 |
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Assessment will be through group work.
Summative assessment:
1.A practical demonstration of their solution to the challenge – 50%.
2.An impact assessment of their solution to the challenge – 20%
3.A 3min video illustrating the key contributions of their team project – 15%.
4.A flyer/brochure for distribution at the demo festival – 15%.
The assessment is specifically designed to be focussed on development and demonstration rather than the production of an extensive technical report. The key challenge for the students is for them to communicate the technical contributions of the work through the demonstration itself, along with the video and flyer.
Feedback will be through those attending the demo festival as well as formal feedback from examiners.
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment | 20% |
| Continuous Assessment | 30% |
| Continuous Assessment | 30% |
| Continuous Assessment | 20% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Set Task | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Set Task | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External