Unit name | Robotics Systems UG |
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Unit code | EMATM0053 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. O'Dowd |
Open unit status | Not open |
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Basic ability in computer programming. |
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
School/department | School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (Summative)
30% weighting - Individual Work, coursework assessment. Students must program a provided mobile robot to solve a set challenge and submit a video showing the solution. Students will be marked on their video submission
70% weighting - Group Work, Theoretical assessment. Students work in groups to write a report on their work to conceive, design, execute and evaluate a scientific experiment with the robotic system provided to them. Final report submission additionally requires each team member to make a peer-assessment of individual contributions of all team members and the final marks will be adjusted proportionally; if the marks differ by more than 7%, if there is no agreement on marks, or if a student should fail as a result, a viva process will be held to determine the final outcome.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.