Diploma (PD) Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Academic Year 2017/18
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Programme Title |
Diploma (PD) Advanced Mechanical Engineering |
Final Award |
Postgraduate Diploma |
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Programme Code |
MEE-PD-AM |
UCAS Code |
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JACS Code |
H300 (DESCR) 100 |
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Criteria for Admissions In addition to the general entry requirements set by the University (http://www.qub.ac.uk/ado ), the subject-specific requirements for admission to the programme are: |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Part Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
3 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
120 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 7 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
Engineering (2015) |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
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Institute of Mechanical Engineers |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 16-04-14 |
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REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations N/A |
Programme Specific Regulations N/A |
Students with protected characteristics N/A |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
The overall aim of the programme is to offer a high quality, supportive teaching and learning environment that provides graduates with:
Engineering education and training which is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Intellectual, practical and professional skills in the critical analysis, evaluation, design and management of advanced engineering projects and organisations.
Developed skills, tools and techniques to enable graduates of the programme to embark on a high-level industrial career in advanced engineering and management. The course also aims to provide in-depth knowledge in specific subject areas to those graduates who are considering a career in research, either in industry or academia.
Developed competences and expertise in the application of advanced computer-aided design, analysis and management techniques.
Developed transferable skills which relate to literacy, numeracy, ICT, team-work, presentations and interactions to prepare graduates for more general employment.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Draw rational conclusions from experimental data. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The development of cognitive skills is promoted through project work and assignments Methods of Assessment Assessment rewards instances of creative and critical thinking and logical approaches to problem solving and decision making. |
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Identify and define an engineering problem that may be unfamiliar and generate practical as well as innovative solutions. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The development of cognitive skills is promoted through project work and assignments. Methods of Assessment Assessment rewards instances of creative and critical thinking and logical approaches to problem solving and decision making. |
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Apply appropriate methods to model such solutions and assess the limitations of the method. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The development of cognitive skills is promoted through project work and assignments. Methods of Assessment Assessment rewards instances of creative and critical thinking and logical approaches to problem solving and decision making. |
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Evaluate the technical capabilities of modern engineering design and analysis tools. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The development of cognitive skills is promoted through project work and assignments. Methods of Assessment Assessment rewards instances of creative and critical thinking and logical approaches to problem solving and decision making. |
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Make informed judgements on best-in-class practice in engineering design and manufacture. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The development of cognitive skills is promoted through project work and assignments. Methods of Assessment Assessment rewards instances of creative and critical thinking and logical approaches to problem solving and decision making. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Use a wide range of enhanced personal and inter-personal team-working skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures are presented, but students also acquire knowledge and understanding experientially in assignments, individual and group project work. Methods of Assessment Assessment is based on written examinations, coursework and oral presentations by both individuals and groups, where students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop their own understanding as part of their assigned tasks. |
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Apply ICT skills in the use of modern general purpose computer software. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures are presented, but students also acquire knowledge and understanding experientially in assignments, individual and group project work. Methods of Assessment Assessment is based on written examinations, coursework and oral presentations by both individuals and groups, where students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop their own understanding as part of their assigned tasks. |
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Apply ICT skills in the use of specialised computer-aided design and analysis systems such as statistical analysis, finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures are presented, but students also acquire knowledge and understanding experientially in assignments, individual and group project work. Methods of Assessment Assessment is based on written examinations, coursework and oral presentations by both individuals and groups, where students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop their own understanding as part of their assigned tasks. |
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Exercise independent judgement, autonomy and personal responsibility in addressing potentially complex situations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures are presented, but students also acquire knowledge and understanding experientially in assignments, individual and group project work. Methods of Assessment Assessment is based on written examinations, coursework and oral presentations by both individuals and groups, where students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop their own understanding as part of their assigned tasks. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Integrate statistical methods and quantitative data analysis to find solutions to engineering problems. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures are presented, but students also acquire knowledge and understanding experientially in assignments, individual and group project work. Methods of Assessment Assessment is based on written examinations, coursework and oral presentations by both individuals and groups, where students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop their own understanding as part of their assigned tasks. |
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Perform a basic strategic operational analysis of an engineering business. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures are presented, but students also acquire knowledge and understanding experientially in assignments, individual and group project work. Methods of Assessment Assessment is based on written examinations, coursework and oral presentations by both individuals and groups, where students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop their own understanding as part of their assigned tasks. |
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Use state-of-the-art commercial software tools for digital design, simulation and manufacturing. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures are presented, but students also acquire knowledge and understanding experientially in assignments, individual and group project work. Methods of Assessment Assessment is based on written examinations, coursework and oral presentations by both individuals and groups, where students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop their own understanding as part of their assigned tasks. |
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Identify the technical capabilities and limitations of advanced software tools. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures are presented, but students also acquire knowledge and understanding experientially in assignments, individual and group project work. Methods of Assessment Assessment is based on written examinations, coursework and oral presentations by both individuals and groups, where students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop their own understanding as part of their assigned tasks. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Identify and employ appropriate engineering science and advanced technical software for mechanical design, simulation and manufacture. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures are presented, but students also acquire knowledge and understanding experientially in assignments, individual and group project work. Methods of Assessment Assessment is based on written examinations, coursework and oral presentations by both individuals and groups, where students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop their own understanding as part of their assigned tasks. |
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Develop and critically evaluate the results from engineering models and simulations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures are presented, but students also acquire knowledge and understanding experientially in assignments, individual and group project work. Methods of Assessment Assessment is based on written examinations, coursework and oral presentations by both individuals and groups, where students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop their own understanding as part of their assigned tasks. |
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Manage the evaluation, design and management of advanced mechanical engineering projects and organisations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures are presented, but students also acquire knowledge and understanding experientially in assignments, individual and group project work. Methods of Assessment Assessment is based on written examinations, coursework and oral presentations by both individuals and groups, where students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop their own understanding as part of their assigned tasks. |
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Analyse, evaluate and create strategies for efficient engineering manufacture. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formal lectures are presented, but students also acquire knowledge and understanding experientially in assignments, individual and group project work. Methods of Assessment Assessment is based on written examinations, coursework and oral presentations by both individuals and groups, where students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop their own understanding as part of their assigned tasks. |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Operations Management in the New Economy |
MGT9029 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
50% |
0% |
50% |
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Finite Element Analysis |
MEE7002 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
40% |
0% |
60% |
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Compressible Flow & Turbomachinery |
MEE7001 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
0% |
0% |
100% |
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Computational Fluid Dynamics |
MEE7003 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
0% |
50% |
50% |
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Fracture Mechanics |
MEE7011 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
20% |
0% |
80% |
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Sustainable Transportation Systems |
MEE7013 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
0% |
0% |
100% |
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Research Methods |
MEE7014 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
60% |
40% |
0% |
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Nuclear Engineering |
MEE7016 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
0% |
0% |
100% |
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Polymer Processing |
MEE7017 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
20% |
0% |
80% |
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Biomaterials and Medical Devices |
MEE7018 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
20% |
0% |
80% |
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Composite Materials |
MEE7019 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
0% |
0% |
100% |
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Bio-solid and Polymer Mechanics |
MEE7020 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
40% |
0% |
60% |
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Internal Combustion Engines |
MEE7021 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
20% |
0% |
80% |
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Turbomachinery |
MEE7022 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
0% |
0% |
100% |
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Digital Manufacturing |
AER7010 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Manufacturing Automation & Robotics |
MEE7025 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
20% |
0% |
80% |
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Lean Manufacture |
MEE7026 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
50% |
0% |
50% |
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Notes
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