Research and Development Project 3

Aims and objectives

To develop within the student:

• An understanding of the scientific research method.
• Practical research skills.
• Practical design and development skills in a research environment.

Assessment

Assignments, Class Presentations

Content

Students will undertake a substantial project, usually as part of a team of students or based within a research group in the university or external industrial research establishment. A variety of projects will be made available to the student. In exceptional cases, students may negotiate to pursue a project of their own with the agreement of the subject convener.

While projects will be of a substantial scientific research nature, they are generally expected to include the need to develop hardware or software systems. A regular seminar series, featuring key internal and external researchers, may be offered. These seminars could cover specific research topics or aspects of research project management and generic research skill development.