Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved 26/09/2014
College College Eng and Physical Sci
School Metallurgy and Materials
Department Metallurgy & Materials
Partner College and School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.Eng. Metallurgy Full-time
Programme Code 0676
Delivery Location Campus
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 3 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme The aim of this programme is to produce Metallurgists who are equipped to work effectively in a professional capacity, for example in industrial design, or research and development. Graduates should be able to contribute specialist skills to such activities. They should also have developed the technical, intellectual and transferable skills needed to underpin their education and continuing professional development. Graduates will have a systematic knowledge and understanding of Metallurgy and metals processing, including other important specialisms. Some of their knowledge and understanding will be at the forefront of the discipline. Typical graduates will be able to make sound judgments in the absence of complete information, with an awareness of the context in which they work. They will be self-motivating, and will have the qualities and transferable skills necessary to take responsibility for their continuing personal and professional development. They will only need to complete a matching section to have the education to qualify as a chartered engineer. The high level of numeracy of graduates, and their skills in problem solving, team working, and communication and information technology, equip them for successful careers outside as well as within the metallurgical/materials industries.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
A broad knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles underpinning Metallurgy and Materials Science
A knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computational methods and their use for modelling, analysis and design in Engineering
A knowledge and understanding of the essential concepts, principles, theories and current practice of Metallurgy and Materials Science, and their limitations
Knowledge and understanding of the essential elements of the design process and design methodologies
An understanding of important concerns from other Engineering disciplines and subjects outside Engineering
A full knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and uses of commonly occuring engineering materials and components
Some knowledge and understanding of management and business practices
An awareness of ethical and social issues related to engineering, and of professional responsibilities
Lectures (1-8); tutorials, problem classes and group work (1-8); web-based and conventional guided learning (1-8); laboratories (1, 6); computer-based workshops (2, 4); group design work (4, 7 8); independent work (4, 7, 8)
Unseen and open book examinations (1-8); problem solving exercises (1-8); oral presentations (4); computer-based exercises (2, 4); written reports (1-8)
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
Intellectual skills:
1. Select and apply scientific principles, routine mathematical methods and computer based engineering tools in solving familiar metallurgical Engineering problems;
2. Model and analyse routine engineering systems, processes and products;
3. Search for information for solving a problem, and present it for discussion;
4. Consider given information and extract that which is pertinent to a routine problem;
5. Specify a metallurgical system or process using routine techniques, and be able to modify an existing specification;
6. Apply engineering techniques to design and problem solving taking account of typical technical risks, with some grasp of commercial risk;
7. Take personal responsibility for acting in a professional and ethical manner
Practical skills:
1. Using computer based engineering tools to gather data, solve standard problems and display the result;
2. Using laboratory instrumentation appropriately;
3. Conducting prescribed laboratory experiments, estimate errors of measurements, and draw limited conclusions;
4. Undertaking routine practical or simulation tests of a design solution and comment;
5. Working safely and promoting safe practice
Transferable skills:
1. Making acceptable presentations of technical and business information in a variety of ways;
2. Managing time and resources effectively;
3. Working as part of a team;
4. Learning under guidance;
5. Developing a personal plan of work to meet a deadline and identify the main external constraints;
6. Sorting, manipulating and presenting data through a range of standard forms
Intellectual skills: unseen and open book examinations (1-7); problem solving exercises (1-4, 6); oral presentations (3); computer based exercises (1-6); group design reports (1-7); independent design reports (1-7)Practical skills: computer based exercises (1, 4); laboratory reports (1-3, 5)Transferable skills: group design reports (1-6); independent design reports (1-6); oral presentations (1); laboratory reports (6); personal study project report (1, 2, 4-6); peer assessment (1-5)
Intellectual skills: lecture (1-7); tutorials, problem classes and group work (1-7); web based and conventional guided learning (1-7); computer based workshops (1-3); group design work (1-7); independent design work (1-7)Practical skills: computer based workshops (1, 5); laboratories (1-3, 5)Transferable skills: Lectures (6); problem classes (6); computer based workshops (1, 6); group design work (1-6); independent design work (1-6); laboratories (6); personal study project (1, 2, 4-6)