MEC8095 : MSc Project: Mechanical and Systems Engineering
MEC8095 : MSc Project: Mechanical and Systems Engineering
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Dehong Huo
- Lecturer: Dr Chuan Cheng, Dr Ana Ferreira-Duarte, Dr Oana Bretcanu, Dr Amir Fard, Dr Priscila Melo, Professor Nilanjan Chakraborty, Professor Peter Gosling, Dr Adrian Oila, Dr Francis Franklin, Dr Francesco Zonta, Dr David Golightly, Dr John Hedley, Dr Pooya Sareh, Professor Domenico Formica, Professor Roberto Palacin, Dr Weicheng Huang, Dr Andrew Aspden, Dr Umair Ahmed, Professor Kenneth Dalgarno, Dr Yuan Xu, Dr Mohsen Lahooti, Dr Barry Gallacher, Dr Aidan Bowes
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 3 Credit Value: | 50 |
| ECTS Credits: | 30.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
Entry to MSc degree programme in the School of Mechanical Engineering
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
MSc degree programme in the School of Mechanical Engineering
Aims
The aim of this module is to provides an opportunity for students to engage in an extended, in-depth study of some aspect of engineering appropriate to their MSc degree. The project allows students to participate in mainstream engineering work and to develop both engineering and organisation skills crucial in the modern industrial work place.
Outline Of Syllabus
By definition project-based-learning is highly variable in its content, depending on the industry or discipline focus, the specific topic(s), the knowledge and skills underpinning this, the prior capabilites of the student and the project focus (e.g. design or research and development or trouble-shooting, etc.) Emphasis will be placed on understanding and achievement. Project-based-learning requires students to demonstrate the application of knowledge, skills and understanding acquired elsewhere in the course or from their prior learning and/or experience. Normally, a 60 credit MSc Project will be constructed from the following elements whose weightings may vary in individual cases within the ranges indicated:
- State-of-the-art review relevant to the MSc discipline and project topic(s) using appropriate tools-Development and demonstration of relevant core skills (eg, design, scientific investigation, industrial applications, problem analysis and solution, etc) through specified activities, and the ability to report these.
- Major engineering project work to be a given specification building on the above.
- Project planning and management.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Specific knowledge outcomes will depend on the MSc degree followed, the student's prior knowledge and skills base and the topic(s) set, but will be intended to go beyond (in greater breadth and/or depth) the content of the taught modules as well as to synthesise the knowledge gained from these and from the student's prior learning and/or experience. (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6)
Intended Skill Outcomes
Specific skills outcomes will depend on their relevance to the Intended Knowledge Outcomes but will normally include at least:
- Interpretation of a project specification and execution of the project work necessary to accomplish this within a specified timeframe, with risk assessment, planning and management of both individual and group contributions.(M9)
- Maintaining traceable records of all project work in a chronological project Logbook (M18)
- State-of-the-art (literature and/or product and/or technology review as appropriate) information investigation techniques. (M4)
- Industrial/technical/scientific report writing and oral presentation. (M17)
- As appropriate to the project specification, problem-solving and/or design and/or laboratory or field testing technique and/or scientific investigation methodology and/or analysis or synthesis of information and/or application of technology. (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M13)
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 0:20 | 0:20 | Assessed presentation with question and answers |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Module talk. |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | Target non-timetable hours to complete coursework assignment submission |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 502:40 | 502:40 | Recommended regular personal study throughout teaching period |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 12 | 3:00 | 36:00 | Extended project activity including supervision. To be scheduled with supervisor. |
| Total | 600:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Project-based-learning will be used, but may be supplemented by taught elements (lecture, laboratory and seminar) to cover basic skills or review learning to date.
The emphasis is on the need to develop core skills for industry and the engineering profession.
The supervisor will provide advice on the approaches and methods that are best suited to the industrial or lab based research problem. They gain the skills and knowledge delivered by the module by “learning through doing” as they undertake the project.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 20 | 3 | M | 40 | Assessment of understanding and achievement, including presentation, discussions, logbook and other documents.(AHEP M17, M18) |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 3 | M | 50 | Final report - approximately 50 pages. . (AHEP M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M13) |
| Report | 2 | M | 10 | Interim Report - approximately 12 pages.(AHEP M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M13) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | M | Project proposal and plan – 1 page (AHEP M9) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The understanding and achievement will be assessed using a verified statement of achievement, detailed discussion, log book and other project documents. The details of the assessment will depend on the discipline and the topic set and will be confirmed at the start of the project. The logbook tests the ability to maintain traceable professional records. Reports are typical methods of communication in industry.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MEC8095's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MEC8095's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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