MEC2008 : Mechanical Engineering Professional Skills II
- Offered for Year: 2021/22
- Module Leader(s): Mr Peter Chapman
- Lecturer: Dr Francis Franklin, Dr Piergiorgio Gentile
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 5 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 5 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To enable students to develop software, employability and business enterprise skills appropriate for professional mechanical engineers.
Outline Of Syllabus
Further development of IT and computing to support engineering applications.
Introduction to professional employability and career development.
Awareness of the industrial and business enterprise context of engineering.
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Target non-timetable hours to complete computing coursework tasks and assignment submissions |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 4 | 0:30 | 2:00 | Non-Synchronous Online (Semester 2) Arduino introduction and background lecture materials |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 4 | 0:30 | 2:00 | Non-Synchronous Online (Semester 1) Professional Development/Careers background materials. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Target non-timetable hrs to comp Prof Development Portfolio and interview Preparation. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 11 | 0:30 | 5:30 | Non-Synchronous Online (Semester 2) MATLAB background lecture materials |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | (PiP) Arduino practical – hardware implementation task. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | (PiP ) Student interviews by Industrialists |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | (PiP) Computing Practicals including weekly exercises. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 32:30 | 32:30 | Recommended regular personal study throughout teaching period to follow up taught classes |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | (PiP) Guided tutorial session outlining and working through programming examples. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | PiP Introduction to all aspects of the module |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Programming and computing skills build on the previous Stage 1 content with consolidation/practice exercises throughout. Learning is assessed with engineering-focused programming assignment and backed up with microcontroller hardware implementation and software control lab task.
The other elements of the module and assessment focus on the "softer skills" that graduates will require for professional employment and are delivered at Stage 2 to prepare students for placement and graduate job seeking. These elements are assessed as part of a personal Professional Development Portfolio. This contains elements of self-reflection - analysis of current skills and characteristics, along with an identification of gaps in professional development and research into means by which gas could be filled. This portfolio includes CV, Application Letters, Mock Interview Recordings and evidence of a development of Entrepreneurial and Team Working Skills.
Alternative online sessions will be offered to students if in-person sessions are not possible (due to unforeseen circumstances such as a pandemic). In that case, then in person lecture sessions will be delivered to students via an online synchronous mode and practical content will occur using online software and virtual simulation where necessary. Will be possible to accommodate online platform for mock interview in a similar manner to 2020/21.
Students should consult their individual timetable for up-to-date delivery information.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | 60 | Computing Skills - assessed MATLAB programming exercise & Arduino hardware implementation |
| Prof skill assessmnt | 1 | M | 40 | Assessed professional development Portfolio - Completed across semester incl. CV, Covering Letter, Mock Interview. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Employability and wider professional skills are assessed by evidence gathered within the Professional Development Portfolio as appropriate to these particular skills. Professional Development Portfolio, assessment for this module is completed throughout Semester 1.
Computing skills assessed in practice through lab-based hardware programming & computer-based software tasks.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MEC2008's Timetable