MEC3098 : Mechanical Engineering Project
MEC3098 : Mechanical Engineering Project
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Professor Roberto Palacin
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
- Capacity limit: 220 student places
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 5 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 25 |
| ECTS Credits: | 15.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
Entry to Stage 3 of BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering.
Entry to Stage 3 of MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering.
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
Stage 3 of BEng or MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering.
Aims
•An individual project set by supervisors within the School, and possibly associated industrial collaborations,
which is designed to give the student scope for developing his/her capabilities as an engineer.
•The project provides the opportunity to practise skills and techniques learned in previous modules as well as
investigating and developing new areas of interest to support the project objectives.
•Projects are ultimately allocated by the module leader in broad themes and students will be encouraged to indicate their areas of interest and explore these with supervisors.
Outline Of Syllabus
•An individual study of aspects of engineering to investigate a research or applied engineering topic, which may involve design, analysis, computing or experimental studies.
•The module requires the student to apply themselves to the project in preparation for professional practice, to direct their own activities with appropriate supervision where required and to deliver a coherent document which addresses the project objectives.
•Time management and coordination of necessary resources will be required and should be evidenced.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
At the end of this module the students should:
1. Have a working knowledge of Project management (C8-9)
2. Have in-depth knowledge of a specified technical topic (C1-4, C6)
3. Have knowledge of the application of engineering design methodology and/or analysis to solve technical problems (C13, C17-18)
Intended Skill Outcomes
To enable students:
- To set achievable objectives and work effectively towards them (C2, 8-9).
- To plan an extended project, monitor progress and update if necessary (C8-9, C17-18).
- To learn to use time effectively (C9).
- To find, extract and organise information from a variety of sources (manufacturers' data sheets, Internet, published literature etc) (C3-4, C13).
- To demonstrate the use of engineering analysis under the guidance of the project supervisor (C1-2, C6, C13).
- To develop a range of technical skills appropriate to the specific project (C1-3).
- To author a technical report (C18).
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 0:30 | 0:30 | Assessed oral presentation with questions and answers. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Sessions covering project selection, project management, reporting and research techniques, presentation skills. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 274:30 | 274:30 | Target non-timetable hours to complete coursework assignment submission. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 21 | 1:00 | 21:00 | Supervision sessions organised and led by students. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Course briefing |
| Total | 300:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
To develop the students subject-specific skills, core academic skills and key personal skills.
The actual nature of the work will be highly varied and diverse depending upon the nature of the project.
Students will be given a briefing lecture on the project in semester one and are expected to work on the project throughout the semester.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 30 | 2 | A | 35 | Assessment of understanding and achievement, including presentation, discussions and other project documents. (C1,C2,C3,C6,C9) |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | M | 5 | Interim Report 2500wds (C2, C8-9) |
| Report | 2 | M | 60 | Final report (25 pages max) (C1,C2,C3,C4,C6,C8,C9,C13,C17,C18) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Students are assessed individually for their performance of a significant engineering task, specifically:
- The interim report places emphasis on planning, objectives set and communication
- The final report assessment focuses on ability to successfully use engineering skills and analysis as well as effectively communicating technical content.
- The oral presentation prioritises understanding and achievement and the interpersonal skills to be expected of a professional engineer.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MEC3098's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MEC3098's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Resit: No resit for core module required to be passed at first attempt to meet accreditation criteria.
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