Course Details in 2020/21 Session

Module Title	LM Research and Professional Skills
School	School of Engineering
Department	Mechanical Engineering
Module Code	04 33394
Module Lead	Dr Khamis Essa
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Tutorial-16 hours Practical Classes and workshops-4 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The aim of the module is to provide students with training in mechanical engineering research methods (generic as well as specific to their dissertation research) and a set of professional skills that prepare them for a professional career. SYLLABUS Research skills: Information search and retrieval techniques, sources and management of information, research methods, experimentation such as design of experiments (Factorial, Taguchi, Response Surface), statistical analysis (Analysis of Variance ANOVA) and use of Minitab; project management skills such project management, use of MS project, critical path method, risk analysis, Gantt chart, four box tracking charts, design skills such as computer aided design CAD and computer aided manufacturing CAM, cost analysis and life cycle analysis. Professional skills: Technical report writing, presentations skills, plagaiarism and engineering ethics, intellectual property, health and safety.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects. Demonstrate an awareness of developing technologies related to mechanical engineering. Extract and critically analyse data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate. Demonstrate a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations. Demonstrate a comprehensive awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues Understand the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the use of technical literature and other information sources and critically analyse the material. Demonstrate a comprehensive awareness of nature of intellectual property and contractual issues. Understand and apply appropriate codes of practice and industry standards Demonstrate an awareness of quality issues
Assessment	33394-02 : Module Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 100% coursework (70%) A project report (end of module assessment) (30%) A group presentation (recorded group presentation), last week of term Supplementary/Reassessment Reassessment to match the main assessment method with due consideration made to any restrictions imposed at the time of reassessment. Students can carry forward passed assessment components from main assessment.
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