Course syllabus for Technical project in electrical engineering

Course syllabus adopted 2024-02-02 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameTekniskt projekt i elektroteknik
  • CodeMCC146
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTKELT
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyElectrical Engineering
  • DepartmentMICROTECHNOLOGY AND NANOSCIENCE
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 50150
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0124 Project 4.5 c
Grading: UG		2 c2.5 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
0224 Written and oral assignments1 3 c
Grading: UG		1.5 c1.5 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
1 The course module is provided by the department COMMUNICATION AND LEARNING IN SCIENCE

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

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Aim

To introduce project work as a functional and effective method for dealing with engineering problems and to introduce electrical engineering as a field. The project tasks may vary from one year to another, but the subjects deal with different applications in electrical engineering.

Project work is trained in a systematic way where amongst other things, the difference between content and process, group dynamics, report writing and oral presentations are worked with and practised. The course therefore aims to help engineering students to develop methods to carry out a technical project with others.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

1. Describe basic electrotechnical concepts related to the project task.
2. Apply her/his technical expertise to a multi-person project with an open-ended electrical engineering problem where a solution is proposed, investigated and verified.
3. Perform systematic experiments to investigate and verify the suggested solution
4. Contribute, in several team roles, to a multi-person project. This includes planning and follow-up under resource constraints.
5. Apply methods for effectively working in a group.
6. Reflect on experiences of group work, including aspects of equality and inclusion, and analyse group interaction from different perspectives.
7. Write an academic report, with several authors, describing a problem-solving project, with correct handling of references.
8. Plan and carry out an oral presentation of the project, based on both technical and ethical aspects and sustainability.
9. Deliver and constructively process written and oral feedback.

Content

The course starts with a technical introduction to the projects, which is followed by a guided literature study related to the chosen project task.

This information will be used in the project where students working in teams will solve a relevant electrical engineering problem. The project also includes reflection around ethics, environmental impact, economy, and developments for a sustainable future, connected to the chosen application. Each project will be supported by practical elements which illustrate the challenges in a real application.

Besides technical content, solving open electrical engineering problems in group work will touch upon:
  • Strategies for effective communication
  • Project documentation using a project model
  • The writing process
  • Group dynamics including working in a group and the role of groupwork
  • Report writing
  • Presentation techniques

Organisation

The course consists of two main parts: Technical project work (4.5 credits) and technical communication in English (3 credits). There are a number of non-compulsory technical lectures. Then there are seminars, communication workshops and scheduled group meetings, all of which require compulsory attendance. Group dynamics consists of compulsory lectures, workshops and reflection.

Literature

Technical project: Handouts, manuals, and sources from performed literature search.

Technical communication in English: writing.chalmers.se and EngOnline (web based tools for writing reports and studying English grammar), and handouts.

Examination including compulsory elements

To reach a passing grade in the Technical Project (4.5 hp), a passing grade must be achieved for the following tasks: the technical report and the final oral presentation. Additionally, active participation in the project and project meetings, and documentation of the work in the meeting minutes is required.

To reach a passing mark in the Technical Communication in English (3 hp), the following assignments must be completed: contribution reports, report drafts, mid-way presentation, and active participation during the feedback sessions (tutorials) and group dynamic sessions. 

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.