Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LM Aerospace Critique
School	Metallurgy and Materials
Department	Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code	04 37606
Module Lead	Dr Leah-Nani Alconcel
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-3 hours Seminar-3 hours Guided independent study-94 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	The module requires independent literature research and learning on the part of the student. There is an introductory lecture followed by 3 workshops on literature searching, technical and critical writing, and getting the best use out of the meeting with their topic supervisor. Each student will be assigned a member of staff for consultation of the content of the proposed critique amounting to not more than 1 hour.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an ability to carry out research of complex literature associated with a current and evolving topic in some depth Critically assess the various facets of a problem even when authoritative figures disagree Develop presentational and organisational skills Consistently use a clear and appropriate system for referencing source material at all relevant points in the text Submit an essay in clear, well-written, grammatical English, of the required word-length and according to the specified deadline
Assessment	37606-01 : Coursework : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Key reference selection (500 words, 10%), Written critique (4-5000 words, 70%), Viva (20%)
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