BEng Hons Mechanical Engineering

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2012/2013 Programme Specif ication Data

Programme Name BEng Hons Mechanical Engineering

Programme Number P03406

Programme Award BEng Hons

QAA Subject BenchmarkStatements

Engineering

Programme Aims The programme aims to:

Provide opportunities for access, consistent withProfessional Body requirements.

Provide the opportunities for students to achieve their fullpotential.

Offer a challenging programme, which is current, relevant

and informed by staff research, consultancy andprofessional experience.

To develop technical ability, independent learning,reflective learning and transferable skills that will facilitatelifelong learning and continuing professional development

Equip students with an awareness of engineering in thewider economic and social context.

Develop in students the ability to apply analytical skillsand use the principles of engineering science in thesolution of complex and unusual problems

Allow the students to demonstrate in-depth knowledge inat least two core areas (mechanics, materials,thermodynamics, fluids, control) of mechanicalengineering

Develop graduates in Mechanical Engineering with thenecessary skills and attributes to take roles within industryas Professional Engineers, and provide an educationalbase to facilitate future progression to Chartered Status.

Programme LearningOutcomes: Knowledge and

Understanding

a. Knowledge and understanding of:-


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A1. Mechanical Science with advanced work in at least two

subject areas.

A2. Mathematical modelling methods relevant to the

Engineering

subjects covered.

A3. Characteristics and selection of engineering materials

for cost effective application and performance.

A4. The advantages of using IT for finding and

communicating information and for complex analysis.

A5. The principles of design and techniques to develop

products and related manufacturing processes.

A6. Codes of practice, the regulatory framework and health

and safety.

A7. The organisation of companies and their business

practices; finance, law, marketing and quality.

A8. The global and social responsibilities of engineers and the

environmental impact of their activity.

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Programme LearningOutcomes: Intellectual Skill s

b. Intellectual Skills


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B1. Define problems and identify the key issues/parameters

affecting their solution.

B2. Select and apply scientific principles to model

Mechanical Engineering artefacts.

B3. Produce innovative solutions to practical problems through

the

application of Engineering principles.

B4. Select appropriate mathematical and computer based

methods to analyse non-routine Engineering problems.

B5. Create new products through the synthesis of

experience, knowledge, concepts and ideas.

B6. Recognise business opportunities and undertake

technical and commercial risk evaluations.

Programme LearningOutcomes: Subject Practical

Skills

. Practical Skills

C1. Plan and conduct an investigative or development project

subject to technical, time and commercial constraints.

C2. Use appropriate methods for modelling and analysing

Mechanical Engineering problems.


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C3. Use relevant instrumentation and test equipment and

evaluate the accuracy of data obtained.

C4. Apply IT methods, data searches, CAD, modelling,

simulation and machine tool programming.

C5. Design a component or assembly and demonstrate its

Feasibility through testing or simulation.

C6. Produce a Product Design Specification.

C7. Produce and understand Technical Drawings.

C8. Take and interpret notes and keep records. Log events

and decisions for use as evidence.

C9. Present a critical evaluation or technical analysis, formally

or informally.

C10. Make a persuasive presentation.

C11. Manage time, projects and people effectively and safely.

Programme LearningOutcomes: Transferable/KeySkills

d. Transferable/Key Skills

D1. Manipulate and sort data and present results in the

most appropriate way.


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D2. Apply an engineering approach to the solution of

problems using scientific principles.

D3. Use general and office IT tools.

D4. Use creativity and, where appropriate, innovate in

problem solving.

D5. Have the confidence to make value judgements based onlimited or contradictory information.

D6. Adapt to working productively in unfamiliar

environments.

D7. Understand the importance of teamwork, leadership

and negotiation skills.

D8. Chair meetings and discussions, summarise arguments

and ensure tasks are allocated fairly.

D9. Undertake Self-Evaluation and identify specific areas for

Personal development or future CPD.

Programme LearningOutcomes: GraduateAttr ibutes

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Teaching and LearningMethods

A Teaching and learning:Acquisition of A1 and A2 is gained through formal lectures,

tutorials and laboratory exercises.


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Knowledge of A3 is gained through formal lectures and

understanding comes from design, make and test exercises.

A4 is endorsed in all design related courses and final year

subjects in the form of lectures and case studies.

Acquisition of A5 is through directed and experiential learning in

design related courses.

Acquisition of A6 is through courses that are relevant and from

design exercises and case studies.

Acquisition of A7 is through the Engineering Management

courses at levels 5 and 6 and further reinforced in final year

options.

Acquisition of A8 is from strategic examples in courses at all

levels.

B Teaching and learning

Acquis it ion of B1, B2, B3 and B4 is through the provis ion of

challenging assignments in all courses combined with

tutorial support.

Acquisition of B5 and B6 is mainly through design and case studyactivities at levels 5 and 6 (stages 2 and 3), supported byEngineering Management and design courses.

C Teaching and learningAcquisition of C1 is developed through laboratory work at levels 4

and 5 (stages 1 and 2) and through the major project at level 6

(stage 3).

Acquisition of C4 and C5 is through case studies, laboratory work

and projects.

Acquisition of C2, C3, C8, C9, C10 and C11 is through resolving

set problems and laboratory exercises.

Acquisition of C6, C7 and C10 is mainly through undertaking

design problems at levels 5 and 6.


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D Teaching and learningAcquisition of D1, D2 and D3 is through solving problems and

carrying out practical activities in the majority of courses at all

levels.

Acquisition of D4 and D5 is mainly through design activities with

emphasis increasing towards the end of the programme.

Acquisition of D6 includes the fundamental initial experience of

attending University, working in at least one different team

situation at each level of the programme, and for those going on

sandwich placement.

Acquisition of D7 and D8 is through group design exercises at all

levels.

Acquisition of D9 is through students feedback from assignments

and reports and from peer review reports/appraisals produced as

an integral part of project work documentation.

Assessment Methods On the web

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BEng Hons Mechanical Engineering