- Student Records
Programme & Unit Catalogues

Department of Mechanical Engineering Programme Catalogue 2019/0


UEME-AFM48: MEng(Hons) Integrated Design Engineering

Leading to the award of MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN INTEGRATED DESIGN ENGINEERING

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Normal programme duration: 4 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • This programme has no possible DAPs
  

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME10001 Experimentation, engineering skills & applied engineering 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME10003 Thermodynamics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME10004 Solid mechanics 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME10006 Design materials & manufacturing 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME10304 Mathematics 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME10009 Fluid mechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME10010 Solid mechanics 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME10012 Design materials & manufacturing 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME10285 Instrumentation, electronics & electrical drives 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME10305 Mathematics 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 20% towards the final award classification


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME20013 Systems & control 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME20014 Modelling techniques 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME20016 Solid mechanics 3 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME20018 Design 3 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME20022 Fluid dynamics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME20015 Thermal power and heat transfer 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME20021 Modelling techniques 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME20023 Solid mechanics 4 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME20025 Design 4 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME20026 Manufacturing operations and technology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

NB. You may be permitted to take ME40315 (External integrated project - 30 credits) instead of ME30068 and ME40228 in Semester 2 subject to the approval of your Director of Studies.

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 40% towards the final award classification


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EE30220 Mechatronic design project I 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME30294 Product design and development 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME30357 User centred design project 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME30365 Reverse engineering 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EE30123 Power electronics & drives 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE30175 Digital audio and signal processing 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME30029 Control systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME30264 Materials selection in engineering design 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME30293 Computer aids for design 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME30295 Electronics, signals and drives 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME30335 Costing for engineering design and manufacture 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 3
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME30068 Group business & design project - I 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME40228 Group business & design project - II 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 4

Students must select optional units worth six credits in Semester 1 of this programme year

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Exemption: Part & stage weightings for this programme are 0:20:40:40 instead of 0:16:34:50.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 40% towards the final award classification


Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EE40221 Mechatronic design project II 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME40358 Design optimisation project 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME40363 Major individual design project I 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 2
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME40058 Fluid power 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 4
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME40319 Composite materials 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 5
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME40061 Biomechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 7
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME40331 Robotics engineering 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 9
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME40055 Energy & the environment 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME40195 Medical engineering 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EE40054 Digital image processing 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE40137 Power electronics and machines 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME40364 Major individual design project II 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.