Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LM Aerospace Group Project
School	Metallurgy and Materials
Department	Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code	04 34166
Module Lead	Dr Mark Ward
Level	Masters Level
Credits	40
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Project supervision-22 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-60 hours Fieldwork-30 hours Guided independent study-278 hours Total: 400 hours
Exclusions
Description	In this module groups of students will each tackle a research challenge. These may be provided externally – e.g. by an aerospace company – or generated internally.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Propose, create, test and evaluate a solution to a research proposal Design and explain a budget for the work, and analyse the safety, sustainability, ethical implications, accordance with regulations, and performance of their proposed solution. Manage and reflect on the process of operating as a team These link to the following AHEP3 learning outcomes: SM3 Ability to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines to support study of their own engineering discipline and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively EA1 Understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes EA2 Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques D2 Investigate and define the problem, identifying any constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations; ethical, health, safety, security and risk issues; intellectual property; codes of practice and standards D3 Work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain and quantify the effect of this on the design D4 Apply advanced problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and understanding, to establish rigorous and creative solutions that are fit for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance and disposal D5 Plan and manage the design process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes D6 Communicate their work to technical and non-technical audiences ELSE2 Knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes ELSE3 Knowledge and understanding of management techniques, including project management, that may be used to achieve engineering objectives ELSE5 Awareness of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health & safety, contracts, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues ELSE6 Knowledge and understanding of risk issues, including health & safety, environmental and commercial risk, and of risk assessment and risk management techniques. EP1 Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (eg operations and management, application and development of technology, etc) EP2 Knowledge of characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes, or products EP3 Ability to apply relevant practical and laboratory skills EP4 Understanding of the use of technical literature and other information sources EP5 Knowledge of relevant legal and contractual issues EP8 Ability to work with technical uncertainty EP9 Understanding of, and the ability to work in, different roles within an engineering team. AGS2 Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD AGS3 Plan and carry out a personal programme of work, adjusting where appropriate AGS4 Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader.
Assessment	34166-01 : Preliminary Design Review Report : Coursework (20%) 34166-02 : PDR Presentation : Coursework (10%) 34166-03 : Critical Design Review : Coursework (40%) 34166-04 : CDR Presentation : Coursework (15%) 34166-05 : Professional Review Discussion (Viva) : Coursework (15%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Management plan (group, 15%, 1500 words); Individual contribution mark (25%) Group final report (25%, 8000 words) Group presentation (group, 15%); Individual viva (individual 20%)
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