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UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORDSchool of Engineering, Design and Technology

Programme/course title: Mechanical Engineering

Awarding and teaching institution:

University of Bradford

Final award: MSc

[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications level M]

Programme title: Mechanical Engineering

Programme accredited by: Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Duration: 1 year full time

UCAS code: N/A

Date produced: 3 November 2006

Last updated : June 2012

Introduction

Engineering is fundamental to the economic and social prosperity world wide. It is a “people serving” profession whose activities not only manage humankind’s environment but also create that environment itself. It requires well-qualified and motivated students who seek to be the future leaders within their profession. Your studies at Bradford will be a foundation for life aimed at developing an appreciation of technical and managerial principles and competence in their application using a wide range of personal and professional skills.

The Master of Science (MSc) degree programme in Mechanical Engineering is designed to the needs of the 21st Century mechanical engineering related industries.. The core modules will provide you with advanced understanding in solid mechanics, computer modelling and simulation, design analysis and design methodologies. The range of optional modules allows you to either develop a specialism in one of a number of thematic areas, (i) control engineering, robotics/mechatronics, (ii) Manufacturing Engineering, (iii) quality, reliability and risk management or, alternatively, to select from across a selection of these themes to build up a portfolio of expertise across a number of these themes. The project modules will develop your research and project management skills whilst undertaking in-depth study of a particular topic. The major MSc dissertation project is usually linked with on-going research within the School of Engineering, Design and Technology. The School places emphasis on both teaching and research, believing them to be mutually dependent. We have particular research strengths in Mechanical Dynamics and Control (especially machine tool dynamics and control and vehicle dynamics and control); Automotive Engineering (especially engine mapping and calibration, turbo-charger testing, quality engineering in system and component

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design and manufacture); Materials Engineering (including the creation of tailored materials e.g. powder metallurgy, composites, and polymers, recycling); in-line monitoring and control of manufacturing processes; Computer Modelling and Design (creation, virtual testing and prototyping). We conduct this research jointly with many companies including Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Cummins, and their supplier bases, Autodesk Moldflow, Netlon, Surgical Innovations.

The MSc will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited MSc graduates who also have a BEng (Hons) accredited for CEng, will be able to show that they have satisfied the educational base for CEng registration.

With reference to teaching and learning, the School aims to produce postgraduates who aspire to challenging careers in industry, commerce and the public sector or to developing their own enterprises. Postgraduates will be able to move directly into responsible roles in employment with a minimum of additional training. These aims are achieved by

Providing a supportive, structured environment in which students are encouraged to develop independent learning skills;

Developing subject knowledge and understanding, developing discipline skills and developing personal transferable skills, to enable graduates to pursue programmes of further study, or to move directly into responsible employment.

Programme Aims

The programme is intended to:

to give technical depth across the discipline of Mechanical Engineering and its applications,

to provide breadth to encourage innovators of mechanical systems,

to facilitate exposure to other engineering disciplines,

to develop and enhance research skills. Upon graduation you will have the capacity for meaningful interdisciplinary interaction, a leadership role, and professional growth, which may include Chartered Mechanical Engineer (CEng) status

Programme Learning Outcomes

When you have completed the programme you will be able to:

[LO1] Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced level knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering to optimise the application of existing technology and to produce innovative uses for emerging technology to develop products / processes


[LO2] Provide technical expertise in theoretical, computational, and practical methods to the analysis and solution of mechanical engineering problems, particularly in design, dynamics, material selections, solids, mechatronics, control, computer aided engineering.

[LO3] Demonstrate leadership in meeting the technical and managerial requirements for effective project implementation.

[LO4] Apply the tools and disciplines required in interdisciplinary competitive design;

[LO5] Apply computational and simulation methods used to optimise designs and processes for reliability and robustness of mechanical systems.

[LO6] Demonstrate an appreciation of business and management practices that are relevant to engineering and engineers

[LO7] Apply engineering principles and inter-personal skills to the critical analysis of multi-disciplinary problems in order to create innovative solutions to non-routine problems.

[LO8] Identify an area for further detailed investigation, design and experimental programme, utilise research skills to critically evaluate and interpret newly developed data.

[LO9] Plan, conduct and report a programme of original research.

[LO10] Integrate and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

[LO11] Take a holistic approach in solving problems and designing systems, applying professional judgements to balance risks, cost, benefits, safety, reliability and environmental impact.

[LO12] Work in groups in order to meet shared objectives.

[LO13] Use problem solving strategies to develop, monitor and update a plan for the solution of both technical and personnel contributions to meeting organisational need.

[LO14] Learn independently in familiar and unfamiliar situations with open mindedness and in the spirit of critical enquiry.

[LO15] Learn effectively for the purpose of continuing professional development and in a wider context throughout your career.

Curriculum

Postgraduate Certificate

Module Code

Module Title Type Credits Level Study period

ENG4080M Engineering Vibration C 10 M Semester 1

ENG4050L Interdisciplinary Competitive Design

C 10 +10 M Semester 1 and 2

ENG4029M Design Optimisation C 10 M Semester 1

ENG4037M Computer Application of C 10 M Semester 1


Numerical Methods

ENG4051D Mobile Robotics & Wireless Sensors

O 20 M Semester 1

ENG4049L Control Systems Design O 10+10 M Semester 1

ENG4087M Manufacturing Planning & Control O 10 M Semester 1

ENG4082M Manufacturing Systems Simulation

O 10 M Semester 1

ENG4090M Materials & Manufacturing Processes

O 10 M Semester 1

ENG3076M Materials Failure Analysis O 10 3 Semester 1

ENG3048M Six Sigma for Business Excellence

O 10 3 Semester 1

Postgraduate Diploma

Module Code


ENG4025M Finite Element Methods C 10 M Semester 2

ENG4073M Advanced Solid Mechanics C 10 M Semester 2

ENG4XXXD Advanced Project Skills C 20 M Semester 2

ENG4064M Sustainable Energy O 10 M Semester 2

ENG4084M Environmental Computational Fluid Dynamics

O 10 M Semester 2

ENG4072M Risk Management O 10 M Semester 2

ENG4086M Advanced Manufacturing Technology

O 10 M Semester 2

ENG3049M Reliability Engineering O 10 3 Semester 2

Masters

Module Code


ENG4013Z MSc Project C 60 M Semester3

Restrictions

Only 20 credits of Level 3 modules can be taken as part of the Masters programme

Students who have studied any module as part of an undergraduate programme at the University of Bradford may not take these again. Substitute modules must be selected in consultation with the Course Director.

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


Teaching and Assessment Strategies

The teaching and learning 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 course. The strategies and methods implemented are:

The teaching and learning methods implemented to engage you in developing your knowledge and understanding of the course include formal lectures (including those from Visiting Lecturers), case studies, tutorial exercises, practical demonstrations, directed learning and individual and group work. Assessment is by means of written examination and by both analytical and experimental coursework.

The methods implemented in developing your intellectual skills include engaging with them 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 MSc dissertation project.

The methods implemented in developing your practical skills include demonstrations and practical work linked to the taught modules. You will also design and operate equipment and use control and measuring instruments under supervision during the initial phase of your research project. 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 MSc dissertation will be attributed to the Experimental Method and Equipment and the Presentation and Discussion of Results.

The methods implemented in developing the students’ 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, provides the conditions for students to develop and manage their learning. The University of Bradford modus operandi, Making Knowledge Work, is embedded in the philosophy of this course, particularly in the area of Engineering, Design and Technology, which is well equipped with practical and computational facilities. Multi-disciplinary Group project work assists in the development of team working skills – these are essential skills skill sought by many employers. 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

This Programme conforms to the standard University Assessment Regulations for Postgraduate Programmes which are available at the following link: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Ord_5_PG_Taught_Awards.html

To be eligible for an accredited Masters Degree, with the title as shown above,


http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Ord_5_PG_Taught_Awards.html

You must achieve at least 50% in 160 credits and 40% in the other 20 credits

To be eligible for a non-accredited Masters Degree, with the title: MSc Engineering

You must achieve at least 40% in 160 credits and 35% in the other 20 credits.

If you attain an overall weighted average of at least 60.0% at the initial attempt, including at least 60.0% at the initial attempt in any dissertation, you will be eligible for the award of the Degree of Master with Merit.

If you attain an overall weighted average of at least 70.0% at the initial attempt, including at least 70.0% at the initial attempt in your dissertation, you will be eligible for the award of the Degree of Master with Distinction.

To be eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma,

You must achieve at least 40.0% in 100 Credits and at least 35.0% in the other 20 Credits.

To be eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate,

You must achieve at least 40.0% in 40 Credits and at least 35.0% in the other 20 Credits.

Postgraduate students are entitled to do supplementary assessment as follows,

For the accredited award, you are permitted one supplementary attempt in any of the taught modules failed or below 50%, at the next available opportunity, but not in the MSc Project. You may therefore re-sit a module that has a mark in the 40% to 50% range for the purpose of remaining on the accredited award.

For the non-accredited award, you are permitted one supplementary attempt in any of the taught modules failed (<40%), including the MSc Project.

However, in both cases above, the re-sit mark will be capped at 35% for the purpose of calculating the award average for the potential awards with Merits or Distinctions.

Admission Requirements

The University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless of their previous academic experience; offers are made following detailed consideration of each individual application. 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. Entrance requirements for each programme will vary but consideration of your application will be based on a combination of your formal academic qualifications and other relevant experience.

If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified modules contained within the curriculum. Please talk to us if you do not fit the standard pattern of entry qualifications.

The University of Bradford has always welcomed applications from disabled students, and these will be considered on the same academic grounds as are applied to all applicants. If you have some form of disability you may wish to contact the programme leader before you apply.

Learning ResourcesThe JB Priestley Library on the city campus and our specialist libraries in the School of Health Studies and the School of Management provide a wide range of printed and electronic resources to support your studies. We offer quiet study space if you want to work on your own, and group study areas for the times when you need to discuss work with fellow students. Subject librarians for each School provide training sessions and individual guidance in finding the information you need for your assignment, and will help you organise your references properly.

Student PC clusters can be found in all our libraries and elsewhere on the campus. Many of these are open 24/7. You can also use the University's wireless network to access the internet from your own laptop. Most of our online journals are available on the internet (both on and off campus), and you can also access your University email account, personal information and course-related materials this way.

Staff are on hand during the daytime to help you if you get stuck, and there is a 24/7 IT helpline available.

Learning resources located within the School of Engineering, Design and technology utilised by Mechanical and Automotive engineering students include:

A central workshop that supports the School’s teaching, research and commercial activity. The workshop normally manufactures small to medium size items of equipment for teaching and research. It is well equipped with modern CNC machine tools. Students also have access to a well-equipped student workshop.

A Mechanics of Materials Laboratory containing facilities to conduct experiments in bending, torsion, shear and multi-axial loading.

An automotive laboratory equipped with appropriate tools and hoists. The facilities available to students include a Rototest chassis dynamometer (£125k). Students have access to various test vehicles (both IC and Electric) which are used for teaching and project work. The co-located HYPER C laboratory houses 5 engine dynamometers, including a 500kW facility capable of testing commercial vehicle Diesel engines and an electric motor dynamometer. These dynamometers are equipped with “state-of-the-art”


sensor technology for data collection and are complemented by exhaust gas and exhaust particulate analysers.

The Polymer IRC laboratories provide advanced experimental facilities for both Undergraduate and Masters level project work. Equipment comprises various injection machines equipped with “state-of-the-art” in-line process monitoring apparatus, micro-moulding machines, Extrusion and film production machines. Materials testing equipment and specialist modelling and simulation software.

A combined Fluid mechanics and Hydraulics Laboratory containing various undergraduate experiment rigs and a serviced pumped area for large-scale hydraulic investigations.

The school has five computing laboratories (229 personal computers). Here you will have access to specialist design and analysis software used in teaching as well as general office software (i.e. Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel), email, Blackboard (The University’s Virtual Learning Environment used by the School’s Academic Staff to provide access to materials which support your learning – e.g. Notes, Videos) and browser facilities. WiFI access is widely available across campus.

Student Support and GuidanceCourse TeamSupport for you personally and in your course of study, will be provided both by the University and the Course Team. You will be allocated a personal tutor who is someone with whom you will be able to talk about any academic or personal concerns. The School will ensure that there is someone available with whom you feel comfortable to help and support you. You will be provided with a comprehensive series of handbooks that you can consult on a range of learning issues and your course tutors will be available to consult on subject specific queries.

Students’ UnionWe value the feedback provided by students and collaborate with the Students’ Union, through a system of course representatives and formal staff student liaison committees, so that any issues you wish to raise are addressed rapidly.

The Students’ Union and the University of Bradford work in partnership to provide confidential counselling and welfare services where you can get help with any aspect of your personal or academic life. Student Financial and Information Services (part of the Hub) will provide you with information about a diverse range of issues such as council tax, personal safety and tourist information. International Students can access a range of additional advice and support services through the Student’s Union.

Careers and EmployabilityThe University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career Development Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the web site www.careers.brad.ac.uk.


http://www.careers.brad.ac.uk/

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.

Employability is embedded within the course since it provides you with the range of technical knowledge, practical and transferrable skills sought by employers.

Learner Development UnitThe Learner Development Unit provides support in all aspects of academic, maths, numeracy and interpersonal skills. A programme of interactive workshops is delivered during both semesters which complements the individual support available from Advisers and the wide range of interactive online materials.

DisabilityDisabled students will find a supportive environment at Bradford where we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of student life are accessible to everyone. The Disability Service can help by providing equipment and advice to help you get the most out of your time at Bradford and is a place where you can discuss any concerns you may have about adjustments that you may need, whether these relate to study, personal care or other issues. For more information contact the Disability Service by phoning: 01274 233739 or via email: [email protected]

University policies and initiativesEcoversityEcoversity is a strategic project of the University which aims to embed the principles of sustainable development into our decision-making, learning and teaching, research activities campus operations and lives of our staff and students. We do not claim to be a beacon for sustainable development but we aspire to become a leading University in this area. The facilities we create for teaching and learning, including teaching spaces, laboratories, IT labs and social spaces, will increasingly reflect our commitments to sustainable development. Staff and student participation in this initiative is crucial to its success and its inclusion in the programme specification is a clear signal that it is at the forefront of our thinking in programme development, delivery, monitoring and review. For more details see www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity/

Further Information:For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact Admissions.

The Admissions Office

The University of Bradford

Richmond Road

Bradford, BD7 1DP

UK

The Admissions Office

School of Engineering, Design and Technology

The University of Bradford

Chesham Building

Richmond Road


http://www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity/

mailto:[email protected]

Bradford, BD7 1DP

UK

+44 (0)1274 233054

http://www.brad.ac.uk/courses/

+44 (0)1274 234567

http://www.bradford.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/edt/

The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the University's regulations and course approval, monitoring and review procedures.




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1. Curriculum map

This table shows in which modules the main learning outcomes are developed and/or assessed:

Programme Learning OutcomesStage Module LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13 LO14 LO15M ENG4080M A A S S

M ENG4050L A S A A A A A A A A S S

M ENG4029M A A A S S

M ENG4037M A A S S S

M ENG4051D A A S A A S S S

M ENG4049L A A S A A S S S

M ENG4087M A A S A S S

M ENG4082M A A A A S S

M ENG4090M A S S S S


M ENG3048M A S S A S S S S S

M ENG4025M A S A S S S S

M ENG4073M A S S S

M ENG4XXXD A A A A S S A S S

M ENG4064M A S A S S



Programme Learning OutcomesLO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13 LO14 LO15

M ENG4072M S A S A S S S

M ENG4086M S A S A S S S

M ENG3049M S A S S A S S S

M ENG4013Z A A S A A A A S S

[LO1] Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced level knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering to optimise the application of existing technology and to produce innovative uses for emerging technology to develop products / processes

[LO2] Provide technical expertise in theoretical, computational, and practical methods to the analysis and solution of mechanical engineering problems, particularly in design, dynamics, material selections, solids, mechatronics, control, computer aided engineering.

[LO3] Demonstrate leadership in meeting the technical and managerial requirements for effective project implementation.

[LO4] Apply the tools and disciplines required in interdisciplinary competitive design;

[LO5] Apply computational and simulation methods used to optimise designs and processes for reliability and robustness of mechanical systems.

[LO6] Demonstrate an appreciation of business and management practices that are relevant to engineering and engineers

[LO7] Apply engineering principles and inter-personal skills to the critical analysis of multi-disciplinary problems in order to create innovative solutions to non-routine problems.

[LO8] Identify an area for further detailed investigation, design and experimental programme, utilise research skills to critically evaluate and interpret newly developed data.

[LO9] Plan, conduct and report a programme of original research.

[LO10] Integrate and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

[LO11] Take holistic approach in solving problems and designing systems, applying professional judgements to balance risks, cost, benefits, safety, reliability and environmental impact.


[LO12] Work in groups in order to meet shared objectives.

[LO13] Use problem solving strategies to develop, monitor and update a plan for the solution of both technical and personnel contributions to meeting organisational need.

[LO14] Learn independently in familiar and unfamiliar situations with open mindedness and in the spirit of critical enquiry.

[LO15] Learn effectively for the purpose of continuing professional development and in a wider context throughout your career.

A = this outcome is formally assessed in the module

S = this outcome is explicitly supported in the learning and teaching but is not formally assessed

2. Assessment map

This table shows the methods of assessments used across different stages and modules:

Methods of assessmentStage Module 1 2 3 4 5M ENG4080M X X

M ENG4050L X X

M ENG4029M X X

M ENG4037M X

M ENG4051D X X

M ENG4049L X X X

M ENG4087M XM ENG4082M X XM ENG4090M X

Methods of assessment


Stage Module 1 2 3 4 5M ENG3076M X

M ENG3048M X

M ENG4025M X

ENG4073M X

ENG4XXXD X

ENG4064M X

ENG4084M X

ENG4072M X

ENG4086M X

ENG3049M X

ENG4013Z X X

Methods of Assessment: 1 – Formal Examination; 2 – In-class Test; 3 – Laboratory Report; 4 – Project Report; 5 – Oral/Poster Presentation


3. Teaching map

This table shows the main delivery methods which are used across modules and stages:

Teaching methodsStage Module 1 2 3 4 5M ENG4080M X X

ENG4050L X X X X

ENG4029M X X X

ENG4037M X X

ENG4051D X X X X X

ENG4049L X X X X

ENG4087M XENG4082M X X XENG4090M X X

ENG3076M X

ENG3048M X

ENG4025M X

ENG4073M X

ENG4XXXD X X

ENG4064M X

ENG4084M X X


Teaching methodsStage Module 1 2 3 4 5

ENG4072M X X

ENG4086M X X X

ENG3049M X X

ENG4013Z X

Methods of Teaching: 1 – Formal Lectures; 2 – tutorials and Examples class/Seminars; 3 – Laboratory Class; 4 – Project Work; 5 – Group Work


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