ME40069: Single semester engineering project
[Page last updated: 03 June 2024]
Academic Year: | 2024/25 |
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
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Assessment Summary: | CWRI 80%, CWVV 20% |
Assessment Detail: |
- Coursework 1: Project Scoping Report (CWRI 10%)
- Coursework 2: Final Report (CWRI 70%)
- Coursework 3: Viva, Presentation & Poster (CWVV 20%)
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Supplementary Assessment: |
- ME40069 Reassessment Coursework (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Requisites: |
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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.
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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.
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Skills: | Problem solving; written communication; oral communication; IT; working independently.
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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.
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Programme availability: |
ME40069 is only available subject to the approval of the Director of Studies.
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Notes: - This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2024/25 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2025/26 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2024/25.
- Courses and units are subject to change in accordance with normal University procedures.
- Availability of units will be 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.
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