ME50373: Automotive propulsion system evaluation
[Page last updated: 04 August 2021]
| Academic Year: | 2021/2 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
| Credits: | 12 [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 240 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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| Description: | Aims: * introduce students to a real automotive propulsion system through practical, data driven analysis of its performance and context * work in a trans-disciplinary team to harness the skills and knowledge brought by each individual * apply structured innovation processes to identify opportunities for future propulsion systems. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit the student will be able to: * analyse the needs of a range of stakeholders involved in innovation and why trans-disciplinary team work is critical for holistic solutions * illustrate the benefits of reframing a problem statement/technology and challenging / incorporating current viewpoints * summarize the importance of leveraging the capability of others using appropriate interpersonal skills personally and within teams * work in a trans-disciplinary team and have the skills to encourage inclusion, self-worth and collaboration * analyse a discipline specific performance of a propulsion system within its entire eco system * conduct open minded analysis without scientific or personal prejudice * evaluate team performance and manage improvements at the individual and collective levels. Skills: * Collaborative learning * Team working * Leadership * Oral communication * Written communication * Reflexion on prior learning * Data and information analysis of complex systems * Application of own expertise with an understanding of the systems implications * Dealing with incomplete data * Problem solving * Creativity * Data sourcing and collection. Content: This semester long unit will see students work in multi-disciplinary groups to firstly analyse the performance of a current automotive propulsion system. This will be achieved through: * practical laboratory sessions collecting data on the performance of an advances automotive propulsion system * additional research into propulsion system performance in the market This phase will be supported by a course on statistical techniques for assessing data integrity, analysing data and significance testing. In a second phase, students will continue to work in groups to identify opportunities for innovation using the insights framework and founded on their analysis of current system performance. This will be delivered through a practical course in creativity frameworks and supported by further sessions on: * team working * descriptive feedback * self-reflexion. |
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ME50373 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Mechanical Engineering
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