Programme Structure for the Foundation Degree in Mechanical Engineering (full-time) New Programme Structure 2017/18 Year 1 Year 2 Module Code Module Title No. of Credits Core / Optional Module Code Module Title No. of Credits Core / Optional CITY1077 Engineering Mathematics 20 Core CITY2092 Engineering Science 2 20 Core CITY1078 Engineering Science 1 20 Core CITY2093 Advanced CAD & FEA 20 Core CITY1091 Engineering Materials 20 Core CITY2099 Thermo and Fluids 20 Core CITY1092 CAD Techniques & Design 20 Core CITY2094 Engineering Design 20 Core CITY1095 Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics 20 Core CITY2100 Engine Technology and Auxiliary Systems 20 Core CITY1098 Management Techniques in Mechanical Engineering 20 Core CITY2097 Project 20 Core All Modules are delivered All Year unless stated otherwise
Programme Structure for the Foundation Degree Mechanical Engineering (part-time) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Module Code Module Title No. of Credits C / O Module Code Module Title No. of Credits C / O Module Code Module Title No. of Credits C / O CITY 1077 Engineering Mathematics 20 C CITY 1095 Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics 20 C CITY 2099 Thermo and Fluids 20 C CITY 1078 Engineering Science 1 20 C CITY 1098 Management Techniques in Mechanical Engineering 20 C CITY 2094 Engineering Design 20 C CITY 1091 Engineering Materials 20 C CITY 2092 Engineering Science 2 20 C CITY 2100 Engine Technology and Auxiliary Systems 20 C CITY 1092 CAD Techniques & Design 20 C CITY 2093 Advanced CAD & FEA 20 C CITY 2097 Project 20 C C = Core Module O = Optional Module All Modules are delivered All Year unless stated otherwise
On successful completion graduates should have developed the ability to: 1) Communicate ideas and information; through verbal and written forms using appropriate terminology and presentation of data. 2) Work independently or as a member of a team. 8.4. Employment related skills On successful completion graduates should have developed: Good student centred learning skills which will promote lifelong learning and a commitment to continuing professional development to achieve flexibility within the work environment. The ability to liaise with employers through work based design projects. 8.5. Practical skills On successful completion graduates should have developed: 1) The ability to select and use appropriate equipment to perform engineering tasks. 2) The ability to monitor, analyse and evaluate mechanical engineering systems. Admissions Criteria, including APCL, APEL and DAS arrangements All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above or Grade 4 and above on the new grading structure. Entry Requirements for FdSc Mechanical Engineering (6255/6256) A-level/AS-level Normal minimum entry requirements are 48 on new UCAS Tariff at A-level to include Grade D in Maths or Physics BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma Candidates are interviewed before an offer is made. But an equivalent of 48 UCAS points in an Engineering Subject Access to Higher Education at level 3 Candidates are interviewed before an offer is made. Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Science with an equivalent of 48 UCAS points Welsh Baccalaureate Normal minimum entry requirements are an equivalent of 48 on new UCAS Tariff include Maths, Physics or Engineering Scottish Qualifications Authority Normal minimum entry requirements are an equivalent of 48 on new UCAS Tariff include Maths, Physics or Engineering Irish Leaving Certificate Normal minimum entry requirements are an equivalent of 48 on new UCAS Tariff include Maths, Physics or Engineering International Baccalaureate Normal minimum entry requirements are an equivalent of 48 on new UCAS Tariff include Maths, Physics or Engineering Progression from Extended Science Students who pass the Extended Science year are guaranteed progression to one of the Faculty’s FdSc programmes and detailed advice will be provided by the Admissions Tutor.
Ability to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data; the communication in English1 of technical and other information. skills. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and diagnostic skills. based design projects. 8.2.2) The ability to use results of analysis to solve mechanical engineering problems, apply technology and implement solutions. 8.3.1) Communicate ideas and information; through verbal and written forms using appropriate terminology and presentation of data. CITY1077, CITY1078, CITY1091, CITY1095. Students will be able to: Evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to their area of study; A1, Review and select appropriate techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks. A2, Use appropriate scientific, technical or engineering principles. B1, Identify problems and apply appropriate methods to identify causes and achieve satisfactory solutions. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and diagnostic skills. 8.12) The ability to identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks within the Mechanical Engineering Sector. 8.1.3) A sound approach to and contribute to continuous improvement. 8.2.2) The ability to use results of analysis to solve mechanical engineering problems, apply technology and implement solutions. 8.2.3) The ability to Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation through projects focused upon the Mechanical Engineering Industry. CITY1077, CITY1078, CITY1091, CITY1095. solving
Communicate the results of their study accurately and reliably and with structured and coherent argument D1, Use oral, written and electronic methods for the communication in English1 of technical and other information. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and diagnostic skills. 8.3.1) Communicate ideas and information; through verbal and written forms using appropriate terminology and presentation of data. 8.4.2.) The ability to liaise with employers through work based design projects. CITY1078, CITY1091, CITY1092, CITY1095, CITY1098. Undertake further training and develop new skills within a structured and managed environment E4, Carry out and record CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice including: • Undertake reviews of own development needs • Plan how to meet personal and organisational objectives • Carry out planned (and unplanned) CPD activities • Maintain evidence of competence development • Evaluate CPD outcomes against any plans made • Assist others with their own CPD. 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of engineering structures. 2. Provide the opportunity to ‘learn through design’ via practical and project based work, particularly within the context of Mechanical Engineering. 3. Provide an awareness of the business implications of engineering decisions and a knowledge of the inter-relationship between the market, engineering activities and the management structures. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, 8.4.1) Good student centred learning skills which will promote lifelong learning and a commitment to continuing professional development to achieve flexibility within the work environment. CITY1077, CITY1078, CITY1091, CITY1092, CITY1095, CITY1098.
Knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in the subject relevant to the named award, and ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to problems in the field of study; A1, Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in engineering practice. A2, Use a sound evidence-based approach to problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement. B2, Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions. B3, Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation. C1, Plan for effective project implementation. 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of engineering systems. 2. Provide the opportunity to ‘learn through design’ via practical and project based work, particularly within the context of Mechanical Engineering. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and diagnostic learning skills which will promote lifelong learning and a commitment to continuing professional development to achieve flexibility within the work environment. 8.4.2) The ability to liaise with employers through work based design projects. 8.5.1) The ability to select and use appropriate equipment to perform engineering tasks. 8.5.2) The ability to monitor, analyse and evaluate mechanical engineering systems. 8.1.3) A sound approach to and contribute to continuous improvement. 8.2.1) The ability to Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake mechanical engineering tasks. 8.2.2) The ability to use results of analysis to solve mechanical engineering problems, apply technology and implement solutions. 8.2.3) The ability to Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation through projects focused upon the Mechanical Engineering Industry CITY2092, CITY2093, CITY2099, CITY2094, CITY2100, CITY2097.
An understanding of the limits of the knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge A2, Use a sound evidence-based approach to problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement. skills. 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of engineering systems. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and diagnostic skills. 8.5.1) The ability to select and use appropriate equipment to perform engineering tasks. 8.5.2) The ability to monitor, analyse and evaluate engineering systems. 8.1.1) A sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in mechanical engineering practice. 8.1.3) A sound approach to and contribute to continuous improvement. 8.4.1) Good student centred learning skills which will promote lifelong learning and a commitment to continuing professional development to achieve flexibility within the work environment. CITY2092, CITY2093, CITY2099, CITY2094, CITY2100, CITY2097. Students will be able to: Use a range of techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis; A2, Use a sound evidence-based approach to problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement. B1, Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks. B3, Implement design 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of engineering systems. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data 8.1.1) A sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in mechanical engineering practice. 8.1.2) The ability to identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks within the Mechanical Engineering Sector 8.1.3) A sound CITY2092, CITY2093, CITY2099, CITY2094, CITY2100.
Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively; solutions and contribute to their evaluation. D1, Communicate in English2 with others at all levels. D2, Present and discuss proposals. D3, Demonstrate personal and social skills. collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and diagnostic skills. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and diagnostic skills. approach to and contribute to continuous improvement. 8.2.1) The ability to Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake mechanical engineering tasks. 8.2.2) The ability to use results of analysis to solve mechanical engineering problems, apply technology and implement solutions. 8.2.3) The ability to Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation through projects focused upon the Mechanical Engineering Industry. 8.5.1) The ability to select and use appropriate equipment to perform engineering tasks. 8.5.2) The ability to monitor, analyse and evaluate engineering systems. 8.3.1) Communicate ideas and information; through verbal and written forms using appropriate terminology and presentation of data. 8.4.2) The ability to liaise with employers through work based design projects. CITY2094, CITY2097, CITY2100.
Undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations. E4, Carry out and record CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice. 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of engineering structures. 2. Provide the opportunity to ‘learn through design’ via practical and project based work, particularly within the context of Mechanical Engineering. 8.4.1) Good student centred learning skills which will promote lifelong learning and a commitment to continuing professional development to achieve flexibility within the work environment. 8.4.2) The ability to liaise with employers through work based design projects. CITY2092, CITY2093, CITY2099, CITY2094, CITY2100, CITY2097. Students will also have: The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and E4, Carry out and record CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice. E5, Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner. 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of engineering structures. 2. Provide the opportunity to ‘learn through design’ via practical and project based work, particularly within the context of Mechanical Engineering. 3. Provide an awareness of the business implications of engineering decisions and a knowledge of the inter-relationship between the market, engineering activities and the management structures. 4. Provide the 8.1.1) A sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in mechanical engineering practice. 8.1.2) The ability to identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks within the Mechanical Engineering Sector. 8.1.3) A sound approach to and contribute to continuous improvement. 8.2.1) The ability to Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake mechanical engineering tasks. 8.2.2) The ability to use results of analysis to solve mechanical engineering problems, apply technology CITY2092, CITY2093, CITY2099, CITY2094, CITY2100, CITY2097.
CITY 1077 Engineering Mathematics (Core) CITY 1078 Engineering Science 1 (Core) CITY 1091 Engineering Materials (Core) CITY 1092 CAD Techniques & Design (Core) CITY 1095 Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics (Core) CITY 1098 Management Techniques in Mechanical Engineering (Core) CITY 2092 Engineering Science 2 (Core) CITY 2093 Advanced CAD & FEA (Core) CITY 2099 Thermo and Fluids (Core) CITY 2094 Engineering Design (Core) CITY 2100 Engine Technology and Auxiliary Systems (Core) CITY 2097 Project (Core) Essay Report Engineering Problem Assignment Portfolio Exam In Class Test Practical Presentation Appendix 13.3 Skills against modules Map
CITY 1077 Engineering Mathematics (Core) CITY 1078 Engineering Science (Core) CITY 1091 Engineering Materials (Core) CITY 1092 CAD Techniques & Design (Core) CITY 1095 Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics (Core) CITY 1098 Management Techniques in Mechanical Engineering (Core) CITY 2092 Engineering Science 2 (Core) CITY 2093 Advanced CAD & FEA (Core) CITY 2099 Thermo and Fluids (Core) CITY 2094 Engineering Design (Core) CITY 2100 Engine Technology and Auxiliary Systems (Core) CITY 2097 Project (Core) Essay Writing Report Writing Project Planning / Management Research IT Skills Team Work Evaluation Data Analysis Appendix 13.4 Work Based Learning Map
Category Element Component Name Component weighting Comments Include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 T1 Coursework C1 Lab report Essay 50% 50% LO1, LO2 LO3, LO4 Practice P1 Updated by: Henry Millard Date: January 2017 Approved by: Mike Stone Date: January 2017 Essential Reading List; Askeland, D and Phule, P (2002) The science and engineering of materials, Thomson Learning, London Ashby, M, F. and Johns D,R,H. (2005) Engineering Materials 1; An introduction to Properties, Applications and Design 3rd ed., Elsevier, Oxford. De Graff, M and McHenry, M,E. (2007) Structure of Materials; An introduction to crystallography, Diffraction, and Symmetry, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Bolton, W (2002) Technology of engineering materials, Elsevier, Oxford Ashby, M,F. (2005) Materials Selection and Mechanical Design 3rd Ed. Elsevier, Oxford. Web sites
Self-Study 70 Coursework and individual reading Case Study Seminars 10 5 x 2hr seminars based upon directed independent study Workshop time 10 5 x 2hr practical workshop investigations Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours of learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Name weighting Include links to learning objectives Written exam E_ T1 In Class Test 100% LO1,LO2, Coursework C_ Practice P1 Assessed Seminar 100% LO3,LO4 Updated by: Dr Chukwunonyelum Onyeocha Date: January 2017 Approved by: Mike Stone Date: January 2017 Essential Reading List; Mollenhauer, K & Tsschoke,H. (2010) Handbook of Diesel Engines, Springer, London. Duret,P (1993) A New Generation of Two-Stroke Engines for the Future, Editions Technip, Paris. Boyce, M.P. (2012) Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook, Butterworth Henineman, Oxford. Manring, N.D. (2013) Fluid Power Pumps and Motors; Analysis, Design & Control, McGraw Hill Education, New York.