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BEng/MEng Automotive Engineering programmes at Coventry University. These courses sit in the School of. Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering ...
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(Revised March 2019)
From Academic Year: 2019/
Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing
(Revised March 2019)
Contents
Part 1: Programme Specification Page
1-10 Basic Programme information 2- 11 Educational Aims of the Programme 6-
12 Intended Learning Outcomes 8- 13 Programme Structure and Requirements 13-
14 Support for Students and their Learning 22- 15 Criteria for Admission 23 16 Methods for Evaluation and Enhancing the Quality and Standards of Teaching and learning
17 Regulation of Assessment 24 18 Indicators of Quality and Standards 24-
19 Additional Information 28 20 List of mandatory and core option modules 28-
21 Curriculum Map 31- 22 Capabilities (Skills) Map 34- Part 2: Supporting information
1 Relationship to the national Qualifications Framework, Subject Benchmarks and Professional/Statutory Body requirements.
2 Teaching and Learning Strategy 40-
3 Assessment Strategy 41 4 Programme/Course management 41
5 Entry Requirements and Selection Procedures 41- 6 Compliance with the University’s Academic Regulations and Current Legislation 42
(Revised March 2019)
1 Available Award(s) and Modes of Study
Title of Award Duration of Attendance (Years)
UCAS Code FHEQ Level
MEng Mechanical Engineering BEng Honours Mechanical Engineering
MEng Automotive Engineering
BEng Honours Automotive Engineering
FT = Full Time, SW = Sandwich, PT = Part Time; ESY = European Study Year
Qualification descriptors can be found at http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/fheq/ewni08/
2 Awarding Institution / Body
Coventry University
3 Collaboration None
4 Teaching Institution Coventry University
5 Internal Approval / Review Dates
Date of latest review: March 2016 (periodic review)
Date for next review: Academic year 2021/
6 Programme Accredited by
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
7 Accreditation Date and Duration
IMechE accreditation up to and including intake for 2019 for both the BEng and MEng courses. Accreditation undertaken in May 2015.
8 QAA Subject Benchmark Statement(s) and/or other external factors
Developed in line with The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/qualifications- frameworks.pdf
According to the chosen discipline of study the appropriate Subject benchmark statements such as the Subject Benchmark for Engineering: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-engineering-15.pdf
And professional Body guidance such as Engineering Council UK-SPEC Third edition: http://www.engc.org.uk/engcdocuments/internet/Website/UK- SPEC%20third%20edition%20(1).pdf
(Revised March 2019)
9 Date of Programme Specification
July 2019
10 Programme Manager / Course Tutor
Dr David Trepess (Mechanical) Mark Bevan (Automotive)
(Revised March 2019)
General Learning Outcomes
The general learning outcomes for the two courses are as follows:
Mechanical Engineers will:
develop knowledge, understanding and the application of science, processes, materials, design and management to solve problem of increasing complexity appropriate to their year of study; analyse instrumentation and control systems and solve related problems; develop extended experience in solving problems related to a broad range of mechanical systems and components; have the opportunity to secure and experience a mechanical engineering industrial placement; develop independent learning and problem-solving skills appropriate to current and future study and employment; approach work and dealings with groups and individuals in a manner appropriate to an engineering professional.
Automotive Engineers will:
develop knowledge, understanding and the application of science, processes, materials, design and management to solve problem of increasing complexity appropriate to their year of study; analyse automotive systems and solve related problems; develop experience in solving problems related to a broad range of automotive systems and components; have the opportunity to secure and experience an automotive engineering industrial placement or academic year aboard; develop independent learning and problem-solving skills appropriate to current and future study and employment; approach work and dealings with groups and individuals in a manner appropriate to an engineering professional.
(Revised March 2019)
This programme satisfies the QAA Engineering benchmark statements and Coventry University’s Code of Practice for Academic and Professional Skills Development. Section 21 maps the learning outcomes of knowledge and understanding, cognitive skills, practical skills and transferable skills to the programmes mandatory and core option modules (these are identified in section 20). Section 22 shows the capabilities and skills that students will be taught, given the opportunity to practise and will be assessed in.
12.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the programme a student will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
KU1 - The function, materials, and manufacture and assembly of a wide range of engineering products;
KU2 - The principles of engineering science and mathematics and their application and capability in defining and proving the performance of innovative engineering products;
KU3 - Aspects of innovative mechanical design including the design process, design standards and codes, selection of materials and methods of manufacture, and design tools for optimisation in terms of performance, reliability, weight, cost and sustainability;
KU4 - Development and testing strategies for engineering products involving appropriate instrumentation, experimental methods, and data analysis techniques;
KU5 - Engineering management of people, processes and projects to promote the commercial success of an engineering enterprise.
The principal teaching, learning and assessment methods used on the programme to achieve these learning outcomes are identified on the next table.
Teaching and Learning Assessment
KU 1
Lectures, laboratories, tutorials, design exercises, projects and independent learning
Coursework, graphical design packages, examinations, and presentations
KU 2
Lectures, laboratories, tutorials, projects and independent learning
Coursework, project reports, and examinations
KU 3
Lectures, seminar discussions, tutorials, design exercises, projects and independent learning
Coursework, graphical designs, presentations and examinations
KU 4
Lectures, laboratories, seminar discussions, tutorials and independent learning
Coursework, lab reports and examinations
Lectures, seminar discussions, tutorials, projects and independent learning
Coursework and examinations
(Revised March 2019)
On successful completion of the programme a student should be able to:
CS5 - conceptualise engineering models, systems and processes around the dominant governing parameters;
CS6 - formulate and solve problems in new and emerging areas of mechanical/automotive engineering;
CS7 - solve problems and apply engineering judgement in unfamiliar areas and when working with complexity, technical uncertainty and incomplete information;
CS8 - use creativity to develop new and original ideas and methods;
CS9 - use knowledge and understanding to synthesise solutions to unfamiliar problems, especially those that require the integration of knowledge from other branches of engineering or other disciplines;
CS10 - evaluate experimental or theoretically generated data critically, with a view to identifying the dominant effects and to support product or system development.
The principal teaching, learning and assessment methods normally used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are identified on the next table.
Teaching and Learning Assessment
CS5 Problem-based learning, group learning, ICT packages, formative modelling exercises
Assessment taken as an element from within a product or system concept and detailed design exercise. The medium for assessment will be written reports and vivas.
CS6 Independent research through the resources of library, the internet and engineering companies. Problem solving in groups with tutor or industrial mentor support.
Written group report with individual reflections and group presentation
CS7 Problem-based learning with formative exercise working with specified but complex problems
Assessment taken as an element from within product or system concept and detailed design exercises. The medium for assessment will be written reports and vivas.
CS8 Lectures and problem-based formative exercises
Assessment taken as an element from within product or system concept and detailed design exercises. The medium for assessment will be written reports and vivas.
CS9 Problem-based learning working in groups solving formative exercises.
Multi-disciplinary design and development group assignments and projects. Assessments through written reports and group vivas.
CS10 Problem-based learning with formative exercise working with specified but complex problems
The medium for assessment will be written laboratory reports.
(Revised March 2019)
12.3 Practical Skills
On successful completion of the programme a student should be able to: PS1 - Use test equipment and machines for experimental work to support product development;
PS2 - Use commercial software in the solution of engineering problems; PS3 - Communicate graphically the design of a component or system through sketches, CAD, etc.
The principal teaching, learning and assessment methods normally used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are identified on the next table.
Teaching and Learning Assessment
PS1 Laboratories and projects Lab reports and project reports
PS2 Lectures, demonstrations, and assignments Reports and coursework
PS3 Lectures, seminar discussions and design exercises Graphical designs
On successful completion of the programme a student should be able to:
PS4 - design and conduct analytical modelling and experimental investigations to meet a specified need;
PS5 - identify, locate and obtain data required to inform and aid the solution of complex and multi-disciplinary problems;
PS6 - to choose, integrate and apply appropriate and efficient computer aids in the design of engineering products and systems and in the communication of detailed designs for manufacture.
The principal teaching, learning and assessment methods normally used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are identified on the next table.
Teaching and Learning Assessment
PS4 Problem-based learning with University based theoretical/ICT analysis and practical investigation in companies or within University research teams
Group assignments on specified projects from industry or University research teams. Written reports and vivas PS5 Problem-based formative information retrieval exercises from a range of sources – library, internet and industry
Assessed as an identifiable element within concept and detailed design exercises
PS6 Problem-based formative exercises across a range of computer-based aids independently conducted but shared across year group
Assessed through a specified assignments and as an identifiable element within general design and development exercises
(Revised March 2019)
Modules within the programme, their status (whether mandatory or options), the levels at which they are studied, their credit value and pre/co requisites are identified in section 20.
13.1 Modes of Attendance
The programme may be studied in the following modes of attendance:
Full-time over three years of study for BEng, and 4 years MEng. This will typically involve at least 20 hours each week of timetabled activity with additional independent learning spent in individual and group activities in the studio.
Sandwich with an industrial training placement being taken for one year between the second and third years of study. Forty additional credits at year 2 can be earned for successfully completing industrial training.
Sandwich with a year abroad being taken between the second and third years of study. Academic credit at year 2 can be earned for successfully completing study abroad.
Part time by attending modules scheduled for full time study.
13.2 Course Content and Structure
The programme includes a 10 credit module from the Add+Vantage scheme in years 1, 2 and 3, intended to develop employability enterprise and leadership skills in each year of the course. Students can study any Add+Vantage module from a pool of University wide approved modules (subject to numbers and availability). These modules provide experience of personal development planning.
The courses described in this programme specification (Mechanical and Automotive) share a common first year, with one module differentiation in the second year. The final BEng year and MEng year give focus to the named award. Appendix 1 illustrates the student journey and the complete course content and structure are detailed in the following table for all years:
Year 1 – Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Module Code
*Module Title Credits M/O Pre/Co- Req****
Condonable
101MS Engineering Mathematics 1 20 M No
102EMM Manufacturing Technology and Materials
20 M Yes
102MAE Mechanical Science 20 M No 103MAE Design 20 M Yes 104MAE Engineering Applications 20 M Yes 108SE Electrical Science 10 M Yes One 10-Credit Year 1 Add+Vantage Module 10 M Yes (not in all cases) Modules at year 1 are intended to lay a firm foundation for further study of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering and prepare students from diverse backgrounds for specialist subjects. Some of these modules may be shared with similar courses.
(Revised March 2019)
Year 2 – Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Module Code
*Module Title Credits M/O Pre/Co- Req****
Condonable
201EMM Engineering Management 10 M Yes
206MAE Solid Mechanics and Dynamics
20 M 102MAE Yes
207MAE Thermofluid Mechanics 20 M 102MAE Yes 208MAE Analytical Modelling 20 M 101MS Yes 209MAE Design and Sustainability 20 M 103MAE Yes 210MAE Instrumentation and Control (Mechanical Only)
20 M 108SE Yes
211MAE Vehicle Systems (Automotive Only)
20 M 108SE Yes
One 10-Credit Year 2 Add+Vantage Module 10 M Yes (not in all cases) Modules at year 2 cover specialised subjects appropriate to contemporary Mechanical and Automotive Engineering along with management and group project work. Year 2 is differentiated via 210MAE Instrumentation and Control for Mechanical Engineers and 211MAE Vehicle Systems for Automotive Engineers. Optional Industrial Training Or European Study Year (can be taken after year 2) Module Code
*Module Title Credits M/O Pre/Co- Req****
Condonable
#240EC Study Year Abroad 40 O See below*
No
5013CEM Study Abroad 0 O See below*
No
#250EC Professional Training 40 O See below*
No
5012CEM Professional Training 0 O See below*
No
All students are strongly encouraged to spend a year on industrial training and/or an international year abroad studying at another university. This takes place between year 2 and 3.
Assistance with organising this year is provided by an industrial placement co-ordinator. *Students must have passed all modules required to progress to the follow year to be able to undertake the placement year.
from Sept 2018 will undertake new module code 5012CEM or 5013CEM.
(Revised March 2019)
Most modules for MEng will be the same as those for BEng except that 60 credits of mandatory modules will be replaced by an extended version with enhanced assessment, to reflect national and international precedents. This will normally be achieved through coursework to demonstrate greater levels of initiative and independence.
Year 3 – MEng Mechanical Engineering Module Code
*Module Code Credits M/O Pre/Co- Req****
Condonable
323MAE Professional Development and Management
10 M 201EMM Yes
324MAE Individual Project 20 M 323MAE No 333MAE Finite Element Analysis 10 M 208MAE Yes 339MAE Extended Mechanical Product Innovation
No
340MAE Extended Stress and Dynamic Analysis 1
Yes
3006MAA Extended Fluids and Heat Transfer
Yes
One 10-Credit Year 3 Add+Vantage Module 10 M Yes (not in all cases) Students must also choose 1 modules from the following 4 options 334MAE Vehicle NVH 10 O 206MAE 208MAE
Yes
335MAE Reliability and Durability 10 O 208MAE Yes 338MAM Advanced Materials and Manufacture
10 O 102EMM Yes
350MAE Control Systems Engineering 10 O 210MAE Yes The availability of Option modules is dependent on the numbers of students who wish to pursue them in any particular year. Year 3 – MEng Automotive Engineering Module Code
*Module Code Credits M/O Pre/Co- Req****
Condonable
323MAE Professional Development and Project Management
10 M 201EMM Yes
324MAE Individual Project 20 M 323MAE No 333MAE Finite Element Analysis 10 M 208MAE Yes 343MAE Extended Automotive Product Innovation
No
344MAE Extended Automotive Engines and Vehicle Aerodynamics
Yes
346MAE Extended Vehicle Dynamics 10 M 208MAE Yes 345MAE Extended Vehicle Safety and Structures
10 M 208MAE Yes
One 10-Credit Year 3 Add+Vantage Module 10 M Yes (not in all cases) Students must also choose 1 modules from the following 4 options 334MAE Vehicle NVH 10 O 206MAE 208MAE
Yes
335MAE Reliability and Durability 10 O 208MAE Yes 337MAM Intelligent Transport Systems 10 O 211MAE Yes 338MAE Advanced Materials and Manufacture
10 O 102EMM Yes
The availability of Option modules is dependent on the numbers of students who wish to pursue them in any particular year.
Year M – MEng Mechanical Engineering Module Code
*Module Code Credits M/O Pre/Co- Req****
Condonable
(Revised March 2019)
M112MAA Industrial Group Project Proposal
10 M No
M113MAA Industrial Group Project Dissertation
20 M No
M48MAE Individual Project 40 M No
M49MAE Stress and Dynamics 2 10 M 340MAE No M63MAE Engineering Simulation and Analysis
20 M 333MAE No
Students must also choose 2 modules from the following 3 options M52MAE Thermofluid Analysis 10 O 3006MAA Yes
M53MAE Control Engineering Analysis 10 O 210MAE Yes M64MAE Structures Safety and Impact Analysis
10 O 333MAE Yes
Year M – MEng Automotive Engineering Module Code
*Module Code Credits M/O Pre/Co- Req****
Condonable
M112MAA Industrial Group Project Proposal
10 M No
M113MAA Industrial Group Project Dissertation
20 M No
M48MAE Individual Project 40 M No M50MAE Vehicle Body Design and Analysis
10 M 345MAE No
M63MAE Engineering Simulation and Analysis
20 M 333MAE No
Students must also choose 2 modules from the following 3 options M54MAE Powertrain Design and Vehicle Aerodynamics
10 O 344MAE Yes
M56MAE Vehicle Ride and Handling 10 O 346MAE Yes M64MAE Structures Safety and Impact Analysis
10 O 333MAE Yes
*Mandatory or Optional modules **Pre-Requisite or Co-Requisite
Progression Requirements Progression requirements are based on the standard University academic regulations and satisfaction of
(Revised March 2019)
Stage 3 September Start BEng Mechanical Engineering
September Start BEng Automotive Engineering
Semester 1 Sept – Jan
3005MAA 20 credits 331MAE 10 credits 323MAE 10 credits 332MAE 10 credits Option 1 10 credits 323MAE 10 credits Option 2 10 credits Option 1 10 credits *Add+ Module 10 credits Option 2 10 credits *Add+ Module 10 credits
Semester 2 Jan – May
324MAE 20 credits 324MAE 20 credits 325MAE 20 credits 329MAE 20 credits 326MAE 20 credits 330MAE 20 credits *Add+ Module 10 credits *Add+ Module 10 credits
Stage 3 September Start MEng Mechanical Engineering
September Start MEng Automotive Engineering
Semester 1 Sept – Jan
323MAE 10 credits 323MAE 10 credits 333MAE 10 credits 333MAE 10 credits 3006MAA 20 credits 345MAE 10 credits Option 10 credits 346MAE 10 credits *Add+ Module 10 credits Option 10 credits *Add+ Module 10 credits
Semester 2 Jan – May
324MAE 20 credits 324MAE 20 credits 339MAE 20 credits 329MAE 20 credits 340MAE 20 credits 344MAE 20 credits *Add+ Module 10 credits *Add+ Module 10 credits
Stage 4 September Start MEng Mechanical Engineering
September Start MEng Automotive Engineering
Semester 1 Sept – Jan
M112MAA 10 credits M12MAA 10 credits M63MAE 20 credits M63MAE 20 credits M49MAE 10 credits M50MAE 10 credits Option 1 10 credits Option 1 10 credits Option 2 10 credits Option 2 10 credits
Semester 2 Jan – May
M13MAA 20 credits M13MAA 20 credits M48MAE 40 credits M48MAE 40 credits
*Add+ Modules may be taken in semester 1 or 2 for September start students and Semester 2 only for January stage 1 start students. An Add+Vantage module must be studied and passed at each of level to be eligible for an award.
Note: the tables show a typical order for the modules and teaching for each course, however changes can be made for timetabling reasons but this will not affect the aim of the course or outcomes.
(Revised March 2019)
Part time students are expected to create a study plan by attending modules with the full time students (unless the course delivers individual PT modules then tailor this statement and the below table to suit) and completing the credits per year as show in the table below (table to be tailored for a typical delivery pattern for PT students for each course):
To progress from one stage of the course to a subsequent stage, whether by full-time or part-time study, a student must normally pass in all modules required by the previous stage, which includes meeting the pre-requisite requirements set out in Section 20 of this document.
13.3 Award Classification
BEng Awards
To achieve the award of BEng Honours or Unclassified degree a student must achieve the appropriate progression requirements and the minimum credits specified in the University Academic Regulations. The modules passed must include the following course specific content (These modules cannot be condoned).
For Honours Degree (Accredited) For Unclassified Degree (Not accredited)
324MAE: Individual project; + Mechanical; 325MAE: Mechanical Product Innovation;
+ Automotive; 329MAE: Automotive Product Innovation;
Mechanical;
325MAE: Mechanical Product Innovation; Automotive;
329MAE: Automotive Product Innovation;
Honours classification is based on the calculation method described in the University Academic Regulations. The modules counted in the classification must include individual (324MAE) and group projects (325MAE, 329MAE)).
Fallback Awards Students failing to meet the award requirements of the programme will be considered for alternative awards for which they satisfy the credit score count and other requirements. Specifically: Diploma of Higher Education and Certificate of Higher Education. The requirements for these awards are as specified in the University Academic Regulations.
