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ME40069: Single semester engineering project

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Credits: 30 [equivalent to 60 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 600
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework 1: Project Scoping Report (CW 10%)
  • Coursework 2: Final Report (CW 60%)
  • Coursework 3: Performance Assessment (CW 10%)
  • Coursework 4: Viva, Presentation and Poster (CW 20%)
Supplementary Assessment:
ME40069 Reassessment Coursework (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit the student will be able to:
* Plan, organise and conduct an engineering project to meet the requirements of the initial aims.
* Present the project work via written documentation and oral presentations.


Aims: To enable the student to show creativity and initiative in carrying out a demanding investigation or design project within a specific topic area.
To enable the student to synthesise information from both within the total course and from external sources.
To enable the student to communicate effectively a major piece of project work.
To give the student experience in working in a research environment or on an industry based design project or at a partner academic institution.

Skills: Problem solving; written communication; oral communication; IT; working independently.

Content: The final year engineering projects will either be defined as "Design" or "Research" in content. Whether classified as design or research, projects may be undertaken on an individual or a linked basis. Research projects will contain at least 2 of the 3 following elements - analytical, computational, experimental aspects. Design projects will contain specification, design, analysis, manufacture and test work.

Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

ME40069 is only available subject to the approval of the Director of Studies.


Notes:

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