Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
ME40069: Engineering project |
 Credits:
| 30 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description: | Aims: * To enable the student to show creativity and initiative in carrying out a demanding investigation or design project within a specific topic area. * To enable the student to synthesise information from both within the total course and from external sources. * To enable the student to communicate effectively a major piece of project work. * To give the student experience in working in a research environment or on an industry based design project. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit the student will have: * Planned, organised and conducted an engineering project to meet the requirements of the initial aims. * Presented the project work via written documentation and oral presentations. Skills: Problem solving; written communication; oral communication; IT; working independently. Content: The final year engineering projects will either be defined as "Design" or "Research" in content. Whether classified as design or research, projects may be undertaken on an individual or a linked basis. RESEARCH PROJECTS will contain at least 2 of the 3 following elements - analytical, computational, experimental aspects. DESIGN PROJECTS will contain specification, design, analysis, manufacture and test work. |