Programme Title: Beng Mechanical Engineering

Faculty ofEngineering & Informatics

Programme Specification

Programme title: BEng Mechanical Engineering

Academic Year: / 2016-2017
Degree Awarding Body: / University of Bradford
Partner(s), delivery organisation or support provider (if appropriate): / N/A
Final and interim award(s): / BA/BSc/BEng (Honours)
[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) level 6]
Diploma of Higher Education
[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ)level 5]
Certificate of Higher Education
[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ)level 4]
Programme accredited by (if appropriate): / IMechE
Programme duration: / 3 years full time, 4 years sandwich
UCAS code: / H300 (3 years) / H301 (4 years)
QAA Subject benchmark statement(s): / Engineering
Date of Senate Approval: / July 2014
Date last confirmedand/or minor modification approved by Faculty Board / July 2014

Introduction

Engineering is fundamental to the economic and social prosperity of the UK. It is the profession responsible for the creation of all material objects and systems necessary for modern life from concept to customer to decommissioning. Engineering is fundamental to the creation and sustainability of the environment itself. Your studies at Bradford will be a foundation for life aimed at developing an understanding of technical principles and competence in their application and a wide range of personal and professional skills. An excellent way to develop these skills is to undertake an industrial placement as an integral part of your degree studies. Upon graduation you will have the capacity for professional growth, which may include seeking Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. The BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC. To achieve CEng status you will also need to complete a period of postgraduate professional development in industry. In addition, the ability of an engineer to think clearly and logically is widely appreciated by many other professions and your studies may well be a stepping-stone to an alternative career in financial services, teaching, law, etc – a real foundation for life.

The School places emphasis on both teaching and research. We have particular research strengths in automotive engineering (especially component design and manufacturing quality); materials engineering (including the creation of complex components from powders, composites, and polymers); computer modelling and design (creation, virtual testing, and prototyping). We conduct this research jointly with many companies including Ford, Jaguar Land Rover and this work shapes and informs our undergraduate programmes.

Programme Aims

The programme is intended to:

• Produce graduates who possess the ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to be creative and competitive.
• Produce graduates who possess the discipline specific and Personal skills to critically evaluate information, assumptions, arguments and concepts in order to solve engineering problems.
• Produce graduates who possess the qualities and skills to pursue programmes of further study, or to move directly into responsible employment where they will manage their own learning.
• Provide the educational requirements (in compliance with UK-SPEC) when combined with a period of further learning to permit progression to Chartered Membership of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and registration with ECUK as a Chartered Engineer.

Programme Learning Outcomes

To be eligible for the award of Certificate of Higher Education at FHEQ level 4, students will be able to:

LO1.Understand and apply the fundamental concepts, principles and theories underpinning Mechanical Engineering with core knowledge in: mechanics of materials, solids and dynamics to develop mechanical systems.

LO2.Understand and apply the principles and practice of engineering design and manufacture.

LO3.Understand business and management practices that are relevant to engineering and engineers.

LO4.Demonstrate detailed knowledge and systematic understanding of key concepts, principles and theories required for successful innovation.

LO5.Apply engineering principles to the critical analysis of problems in order to create innovative design solutions.

Additionally, to be eligible for the award of Diploma of Higher Education at FHEQ level students will be able to:

LO6.Understand and apply the fundamental concepts, principles and theories underpinning Mechanical Engineering with core knowledge in: mechanics of materials, solids and dynamics to develop mechanical systems.

LO7.Understand and apply the principles and practice of engineering design and manufacture to the development of mechanical components and systems.

LO8.Understand business and management practices that are relevant to engineering and engineers working in the global automotive industry.

LO9.Demonstrate detailed knowledge and systematic understanding of key concepts, principles and theories required for successful innovation.

LO10.Apply engineering principles to the critical analysis of mechanical engineering problems in order to create innovative design solutions.

LO11.Evaluate designs, processes and products, and make improvement.

Additionally, to be eligible for the award of Ordinary Degree of Bachelor at FHEQ level 6, students will be able to:

LO12.Critically review an existing body of knowledge, plan an original study and utilise research skills to critically evaluate and interpret newly developed data.

LO13.Use software packages in the analysis, modelling and simulation, and design of engineering systems with particular emphasis on automotive systems.

LO14.Use numerical methods for modelling and analysing engineering problems relevant to automotive engineering.

LO15.To select appropriate methods of data collection & manipulation to support problem solving.

LO16.Use skills of analysis, synthesis & evaluation to support design.

LO17.Plan, undertake and report an investigation.

Additionally, to be eligible for the award of Honours Degree of Bachelor at FHEQ level 6, students will be able to:

LO18.Apply standard laboratory methods to obtain accurate data.

LO19.Work in groups in order to meet shared objectives.

LO20.Communicate with a variety of audiences using a range of techniques.

LO21.Use problem solving strategies to develop solutions.

LO22.Reflect on the need for further personal and professional development to improve your own performance.

Curriculum

The map of the curriculum, which you will study, is detailed on the table below showing core (C) and optional (O) modules. Each year, or stage, of an Honours programme comprises 2 semesters with 60 credits being studied in each semester. For 10 credit modules all of the teaching and assessment is undertaken in the same semester. Some of the 20 credit modules have teaching and assessment, which occurs in both semesters.

Stage 1 [Level 4]

Module Code / Module Title / Type / Credits / Level / Study period
ENM4002-B / Engineering Mathematics / C / 10, 10 / 4 / 1, 2
ENB4004-B / Computer Aided Engineering / C / 10, 10 / 4 / 1, 2
MAE4007-B / Materials & Structural Mechanics / C / 10, 10 / 4 / 1, 2
MAE4008-B / Skills for Engineering / C / 10, 10 / 4 / 1, 2
MAE4012-B / Machines Mechanics & Mechatronics / C / 10, 10 / 4 / 1, 2
MAE4009-A / Fluid Mechanics 1 / C / 10 / 4 / 1
MAE4010-A / Thermodynamics 1 / C / 10 / 4 / 2

At the end of stage 1, students will be eligible to exit with the award of Certificate of Higher Education if they have successfully completed at least 120 credits and achieved the award learning outcomes.

Stage 2 [Level 5]

Module Code / Module Title / Type / Credits / Level / Study period
ENM5005-B / Further Engineering Mathematics and Statistics / C / 20 / 5 / 1, 2
MAE5005-B / Material Engineering & Design / C / 20 / 5 / 1, 2
ENM5006-B / Engineering Statics & Dynamics / C / 20 / 5 / 1, 2
MAE5010-B / Control Engineering / C / 20 / 5 / 1, 2
ENB5003-B / Financial & Project Management / C / 20 / 5 / 1, 2
MAE5004-A / Fluid Mechanics 2 / C / 10 / 5 / 1
MAE5003-A / Thermodynamics 2 / C / 10 / 5 / 2

At the end of stage 2, students will be eligible to exit with the award of Diploma of Higher Education if they have successfully completed at least 240 credits and achieved the award learning outcomes.

Stage 3 [Level 6]

Module Code / Module Title / Type / Credits / Level / Study period
ENG6001-C / Project / C / 10 + 20 / 6 / 1, 2
ENB6005-A / Six Sigma for Business Excellence / C / 10 / 6 / 1
MAE6009-B / Advanced Engineering Design / C / 10, 10 / 6 / 1, 2
MAE6012-B / Materials Failure Analysis / C / 20 / 6 / 1
MAE6013-B / Advanced Fluid Mechanics with Aerodynamics / O / 10, 10 / 6 / 1, 2
ENB6009-B / Reliability & Safety Engineering / O / 10, 10 / 6 / 1, 2
MAE6016-B / Sensors & Instrumentation / O / 20 / 6 / 2
MAE6011-B / Manufacturing Systems Engineering / O / 20 / 6 / 2

Restrictions

The curriculum may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures.

Curriculum for Ordinary route

After the end of Stage 1 there may be the possibility to transfer onto the Ordinary route, if all module attempts are used up. The Ordinary degree route comprises of 100 credits at each stage, with 50 credits being undertaken in each semester:

Stage 2 [Level 5]

Module Code / Module Title / Type / Credits / Level / Study period
ENM5005-B / Further Engineering Mathematics and Statistics / O / 10, 10 / 5 / 1, 2
MAE5005-B / Material Engineering & Design / C / 10, 10 / 5 / 1, 2
ENM5006-B / Engineering Statics & Dynamics / O / 10, 10 / 5 / 1, 2
MAE5010-B / Control Engineering / O / 10, 10 / 5 / 1, 2
ENB5003-B / Financial & Project Management / O / 10, 10 / 5 / 1, 2
MAE5004-A / Fluid Mechanics 2 / O / 10 / 5 / 1
MAE5003-A / Thermodynamics 2 / O / 10 / 5 / 2

Stage 3 [Level 6]

Module Code / Module Title / Type / Credits / Level / Study period
ENG6001-C / Project / C / 10 + 20 / 6 / 1, 2
ENB6005-A / Six Sigma for Business Excellence / C / 10 / 6 / 1
MSR6009-B / Advanced Engineering Design / C / 10, 10 / 6 / 1, 2
MAE6012-B / Materials Failure Analysis / C / 20 / 6 / 1
MAE6013-B / Advanced Fluid Mechanics & Aerodynamics / O / 10, 10 / 6 / 1, 2
ENB6009-B / Reliability & Safety Engineering / O / 10, 10 / 6 / 1, 2
MAE6016-B / Sensors & Instrumentation / O / 20 / 6 / 2
MAE6011-B / Manufacturing Systems Engineering / O / 20 / 6 / 2

The curriculum may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures

Students will be eligible to exit with the award of Ordinary Degree of Bachelor if they have successfully completed at least 300 credits and achieved the award learning outcomes.

Students will be eligible for the award of Honours Degree of Bachelor if they have successfully completed at least 360 credits and achieved the award learning outcomes.

Placement and/or Study Abroad

This programme provides the option for students to undertake a work placement or period of study abroad between Stages2and 3. Students wishing to take this option will be registered for the 4year programme.

For further information about study abroad opportunities please refer to

Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy

The teaching and assessment strategy takes into consideration the learning outcomes, progression through the levels of study, the nature of the subject and the student intake, and the need for you to take greater responsibility for your own learning as you progress through the programme. The approaches adopted are outlined below:

• Teaching and learning methods implemented to engage you in developing your knowledge and understanding of the programme include formal lectures (including those from Visiting Lecturers), case studies, tutorial exercises, practical demonstrations, directed learning and individual and team-based project work. The method of assessment is by written examination and both analytical and experimental coursework.
• The methods implemented in developing your intellectual skills include engaging with you during tutorial exercises, case studies, practical demonstration and supervised research or project work. The methods of assessment of intellectual skills are implicit in the written examinations, analytical and experimental coursework and more particularly in your Final Year Project work.
• The methods implemented in developing your practical skills include demonstrations and practical sessions linked with the taught modules. You will also design and operate equipment and/or procedures and use control and measuring instruments under supervision during your project work. The methods of assessment of practical skills include feedback on laboratory work linked with the taught modules. Also a large part of the mark of the Project report will be attributed to the Experimental Method and Equipment and the Presentation & Discussion of Results.
• The methods implemented in developing your transferable skills are implicit in the programme. The University of Bradford is well known for attracting students from a wide variety of background, experiences and countries. This and the learning facilities available to all students provide the conditions for students to develop and manage their learning. The University of Bradford modus operandi, Making Knowledge Work, is imbedded in the philosophy of this programme, The School of Engineering and Informatics is well equipped with practical and computational facilities. The methods of assessment of transferable skills are built in the structure of the examinations, case studies, laboratory demonstrations and research or project work.

Assessment Regulations

BEng

This Programme conforms to the standard University Undergraduate Regulations, which are available at the link below

Requirements to Transfer to MEng

Students registered on the BEng programme who obtain an overall stage average of 55% across all completed stages or higher may be offered the opportunity to transfer to the MEng programme.

Admission Requirements

The University welcomes applications from all potential students and most important in the decision to offer a place is our assessment of a candidate’s potential to benefit from their studies and of their ability to succeed on this particular programme. Consideration of applications will be based on a combination offormal academic qualifications and other relevant experience.

Typical offer (UCAS tariff points): 260

• To include 160 points from 2 A levels to inc. Maths minimum grade C (or possibly AS Maths + a science A level minimum grade C).
• GCSE English and Maths minimum grade C.
• Minimum IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.

A typical offer to someone seeking entry through the UCAS scheme would be 260 UCAS points total with A-level Maths minimum grade C (or possibly AS Maths + a science A level minimum grade C, GCSE English and Maths minimum grade C).However, applications are welcome from mature students (those over 21 years of age on entry) and candidates with non-standard qualifications or who, lacking academic qualifications, have significant relevant experience. On completion of a UCAS form you will be invited to the School for an Open Day when you will have the opportunity to meet staff, view the facilities and discuss “the Bradford experience” with current students.

Applications are welcome from students with non-standard qualifications or mature students (those over 21 years of age on entry) with significant relevant experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If applicants have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate and recognise this learning in order to provide applicants with exemptions from specified modules or parts of the programme.

Minor Modification Schedule

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