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Qualification and Programme Title
B.Eng. Materials Science and Engineering with Year Abroad Full-time
Programme Code
236E
Delivery Location
Campus
Language of Study
English
Length of Programme
4 Year(s)
Accreditations
IOM3
Aims of the Programme
The aim of this programme is to produce Materials Engineers who are equipped to work effectively in a professional capacity, for example in industrial design, or research 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 Materials Science and Technology, 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 materials industries.
NB) For students on the MEng- When students opt to take the Year Abroad as Year 4 of the programme (after completing Year 3 LH) the marks profile for stage 3 will be based on performance in Years 3 and 5 of the programme.
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:
1. A broad knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computational methods and their use for modelling, analysis and design Engineering 3. A knowledge and understanding of the essential concepts, principles, theories and current practice of materials science and technology, and their limitations 4. Knowledge and understanding of the essential elements of the design process and design methodologies 5. An understanding of important concepts from other Engineering disciplines and subjects outside engineering 6. A full knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and uses of commonly occuring engineering materials and components 7. Some knowledge and understanding of management and business practices 8. An awareness of ethical and social issues related to engineering, and of professional responsibilities. 9. Select and apply scientific principles, routine mathematical methods and computer based engineering tools in solving familiar materials engineering problems 10. Model and analyse routine engineering systems, processes and products 11. Search for information for solving a problem, and present it for discussion 12. Consider given information and extract that which is pertinent to a routine problem. 13. Specify a materials system, or process using routine techniques, and be able to modify an existing specification 14. Apply engineering techniques to design and problem solving taking account of typical technical risks, with some grasp of commercial risk. 15. Take personal responsibility for acting in a professional and ethical manner.
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), Lectures (9-15), Tutorials, problem classes and group work (9-15), Web based and conventional guided learning (9-15), Computer based workshops (9-11), Group design work (9-15), Independent design work (9-15).
Unseen and open book examinations (1-8), Problem solving exercises (1-8), Oral presentations (4), Computer based exercises (2,4), Written reports (1-8), Unseen and open book examinations (9-15), Problem solving exercises (9-12,14), Oral presentations (11), Computer based exercises (9-14), Group design reports (9-15), Independent design reports (9-15).
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:
16. Using computer based engineering tools to gather data solve standard problems and display the result 17. Using laboratory instrumentation appropriately 18. Conducting prescribed laboratory experiments, estimate errors of measurments, and draw limited conclusions 19. Undertaking routine practical or simulation tests of a design solution and comment 20. Working safely and promoting safe practice 21. Making acceptable presentations of technical and business information in a variety of ways 22. Managing time and resources effectively 23. Working as part of a team 24. Learning under guidance 25. Developing a personal plan of work to meet a deadline and identify the main external constraints 26. Sorting manipulating and presenting data through a range of standard forms 27. Adjust to a new culture (year abroad version only) 28. Improve the use of a foreign language in a non-English speaking country (year abroad version only) 29. Take personal responsibility for acting in a professional and ethical manner (year abroad version only) 30. Subject-specific learning outcomes are dependent upon the modules that are undertaken at the host institution, but are not required for accreditation. (year abroad version only)
Computer based workshops (16,19), Laboratories (16-18,20), Lectures (26), Problem classes (26), Computer based workshops (21,26), Group design work (21-26), Independent design work (21-26), Laboratories (26), Personal study project (21,22,24-26), Year Abroad module (27-30) - for students taking the Year abroad version
Computer based exercises (16,19)Laboratory reports (16-18,20)Group design reports (21-26)Independent design reports (21-26)Oral presentations (21)Laboratory reports (26)Personal study project report (21,22,24-26)Peer assessment (21-25)Year Abroad module - The student is expected to undertake assessment in accordance with normal practice at the host institution (27-30) - - for students taking the Year abroad version
