Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

Minimum English Language to IELTS 6.5 or Pearsons 62 or equivalent. Satisfy progression or admissions requirement for entry to Stage 4 of CEng-accredited MEng Honours (or EU Bologna-compliant equivalent) by satisfactory completion of Stage 3 or Bachelor degree equivalent at NQF Level 6 normally with three years of prior study related to this topic.

Co Requisite Comment

N/A

Aims

The aim is to promote students' development towards being professional chartered engineers, with experience of project management and participation in a major team project, covering all aspects of project work from requirements and specification to a range of written, oral and visual presentations of the project outcomes.

Outline Of Syllabus

Technical content will depend on the student's degree stream and the project allocated and will vary from project to project. Common to all projects will be:-

- Project management including drawing up an engineering specification, project plan and individual work plans.
- Application of design methodology to engineering problems.
- Application of engineering and methods appropriate to topic.
- Team working.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

At the end of this module the students should

1.       Have a working knowlege and understanding of project management. (M9, M14, M15)
2.       Have in-depth knowledge of a specified technical topic and to be able to apply that knowledge to solve engineering problems. (M1, M2, M4, M5, M6, M7, M13)
3.       Have knowledge and understanding of the application of engineering design methodology to technical problems. (M5, M6, M7, M8)

Intended Skill Outcomes

At the end of this module students should:

1.       Be able to apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering. (M1)

2.       Be able to formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed. (M2)

3.       Be able to select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems. (M4)

4.       Be able to design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health and safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards. (M5)

5.       Be able to apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems. (M6)

6.       Be able to evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire lifecycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts. (M7)

7.       Be able to select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations. (M13)

8.       Be able to use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity. (M9)

9.       Be able to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team. Evaluate effectiveness of own and team performance. (M16)

10.       Be able to communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non- technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used. (M17)

11.       Can plan and record self-learning and development as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD. (M18)

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

At Masters-level all students are expected to take ownership for the progress of the work of their team, with a minimum of supervisory input and the modes of assessment reflect this. All normal methods of reporting outcomes of project work in industry are assessed for the team, ie report, oral presentation and poster.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

At Masters-level all students are expected to take ownership for the progress of the work of their team, with a minimum of supervisory input and the modes of assessment reflect this. All normal methods of reporting outcomes of project work in industry are assessed for the team, i.e. interim reports, final report and oral presentation. The assessed project file contains evidence of the project management processes applied by the team to achieve these outputs on time and within budget (in terms of man-hours). Individual work logbooks (as would be maintained in industry) are required. The understanding and achievement will be assessed using the presentations, a verified statement of achievement, detailed discussion, log book and other project documents: this is an individual mark.

General Notes

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