Projeto

Given that one of the objectives of this UC is for students to be able to apply and interconnect the knowledge acquired throughout the course, it is essential to overpower the knowledge of the contents of structural UC to make it possible to apply an integrative approach in the development of a certain engineering project.

Students are encouraged to carry out bibliographical research that allows them to know and acquire the necessary scientific bases and to substantiate this knowledge in the context of the work they will develop. The use of computer applications or automatic calculation programs, existing or to be developed by the students, for the calculation and dimensioning of project elements is valued. The execution of physical models – Prototypes – is also valued.

Whenever possible, project work is carried out in collaboration with companies or other entities outside ISEC to promote students’ interaction skills with the different realities of the various sectors of the economy and areas of knowledge.

The project themes will be allocated to groups of students consisting of two elements. Exceptionally and justifiably, project themes may be allocated individually or to groups of three students. Each group of students will be allocated a statement with a theme previously defined by the advisor.

As a general rule, each group will be accompanied and guided by a teacher of the curricular unit. However, taking into account the comprehensive character that characterizes this UC in terms of the different areas of knowledge that it may encompass, students may be guided by more than one UC professor, although there is always one person in charge.

Students should preferentially use the classes to carry out their projects and to analyze and discuss specific problems with the teachers. Teachers will be able to use some classes to present topics common to the various groups, such as, for example, the project preparation methodology, report structure, norms and regulations, manipulation of calculation tools, among others.

With the curricular unit (UC) of Project it is intended that students will be able to apply and interconnect the knowledge acquired throughout the course, stimulating their capacity for analysis and critical thinking. It is also purpose of this UC that students develop their skills with regard to the acquisition and development e.g. communication, group work, innovation, creativity, organization and planning, resilience, ability to adapt to new circumstances and contexts, writing and oral presentations.

It is expected that at the end of the teaching of this UC, students will have acquired certain skills such as: i) the capability to identify, analyse and solve problems, ii) the capability to build and substantiate the argument of a given solution instead of another possible one; iii) the capability to collect, select and interpret relevant information to support the recommended solutions and judgments issued; iv) the capability to plan activities in space and time, identifying and managing the resources needed to carry them out; v) the capability to integrate recent technological innovations in their area of professional intervention; vi) the capability to convey information, ideas, problems and solutions in a clear and objective manner; vii) the capability to work in a team.

It is objective of this UC to perform and present a project work that encompasses several areas of knowledge, namely of Mechanical and Electromechanical Engineering. As such, students will be trained with the design, development and implementation phases of a project, not neglecting the economic aspects associated with it. This will involve state-of-the-art research, study, calculation and dimensioning of devices, mechanisms, equipment or installations.

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