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CSM3042 - Industrial Placement & Project (2023)
| MODULE TITLE | Industrial Placement & Project | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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| MODULE CODE | CSM3042 | MODULE CONVENER | Dr Andrew Wetherelt |
| DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| DURATION: WEEKS | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 20 |
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DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
Students gain relevant work experience during their summer vacation period between years 2 and 3; undertaking an industrial placement at a surface or underground mine or within a mining-related discipline, often overseas. Research, data analysis and technical report writing skills are then tested in this module; which provides an opportunity for a student to report on their placement and to develop and demonstrate a thorough understanding of a related topic currently seen as important/significant to the mining industry.
AIMS - intentions of the module
Relevant industrial experience is seen as an essential aid to successful employability and a key part of professional accreditation for a graduate mining engineer. Preparation of a technical report summarising the mining operation provides exposure to the reporting standards now prevalent in the mining industry.
Project/review topics will be agreed during the autumn term in collaboration with supervising staff and will usually reflect an aspect of the mining industry related to the recent industrial experience; either suggested/supported by the company or based on an interest sparked by the work undertaken or seen as pertinent to the student’s anticipated career path.
Well-researched and attractively presented reports can be used at job interviews to show the standard of professional work a student is capable of; while the knowledge gained from both the industrial placement and project can provide useful familiarisation when employment commences.
In addition to the individual work placement; an industrial tour will provide an important insight into the key mining processes.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 Gain skills in data research, acquisition and interpretation;
2 Demonstrate the ability to write a technical report to industry reporting standards;
3 Increase their knowledge about a specific aspect of mining or a related field;
4 Analyse data in order to form a conclusion with respect to a particular aspect of the project. Emphasis is placed on innovative thought and discussion.
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:
5 Demonstrate enhanced report-writing and verbal communication skills;
6 Demonstrate learning skills (especially independent study, taking responsibility for own learning and communications), planning and implementing courses of action, time management.
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
Industrial Placement
During the summer vacation prior to entering the final year, each student is required to obtain practical experience by undertaking a period of at least eight weeks duration working within the mining/minerals related industries. The student is expected to spend time acquiring sufficient information concerning the operation to enable preparation of a satisfactory technical report, c.20 pages, on the operation, to be submitted in the second half of the autumn term.
An industrial tour which is reported on by students through preparation of an A2 sized poster.
Mining Project
During the second semester of the final year, an individual project or literature review is undertaken by each student on a topic related to the course or to the industrial placement undertaken. The exact objectives are agreed by individual negotiation with the module leader. Project/review work culminates in submission of a written report of c.12 pages length at the end of the second term.
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 15.00 | Guided Independent Study | 135.00 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0.00 |
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DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 5 | Introductory briefings, workshops |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 10 | Tutorials |
| Guided independent study | 135 | There will be no formal lectures. |
ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
| Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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| Not applicable |
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
| Coursework | 100 | Written Exams | 0 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
| Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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| Poster presentation outlining industrial tour. | 15 | 500 words equivalent | 1-5 | Pro-forma mark sheet with comments |
| Industrial placement report | 40 | c. 20 pages | 1, 2, 5, 6 | Written feedback sheet with comments |
| Project/subject review report | 45 | Approximately 12 pages | 1-6 | Written feedback sheet with comments |
DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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| Poster presentation outlining industrial tour. | As above | 1-5 | August Ref/Def Period |
| Industrial placement report | As above | 1,2,5,6 | August Ref/Def Period |
| Project/subject review report | As above | 1-6 | August Ref/Def Period |
RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
As above, one piece of coursework based on referred/deferred element 100%
RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
Reading list for this module:
There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.
| CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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| PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
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| CO-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
| NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 6 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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| ORIGIN DATE | Thursday 06 July 2017 | LAST REVISION DATE | Wednesday 20 September 2023 |
| KEY WORDS SEARCH | Industrial experience; technical report writing; individual research. |
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