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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Honours Degree Programme in
Mechanical Engineering
These Programme Regulations apply to the conduct of the programme in the 2011-12
session and should be read in conjunction with Regulation XX and the relevant
Module Specifications. Notice of change will be given by the School responsible for
the programme.
1. Structure
2.
1.1
Administrative responsibility for the programme rests with the Wolfson School
of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.
1.2
The programme leads to the Degree of Master of Engineering
1.3
The duration of the programme is either 8 semesters, or 10 semesters if the
students undertake the additional period of study normally between Parts B
and C for the award of the Diploma of Industrial Studies, the Diploma of
International Studies or the Diploma of Professional Studies.
Content
2.1
Part A - Introductory Modules
2.1.1
Semester 1
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MMA100
MMA604
MMA800
MAA310
Title
Engineering Mechanics 1
Materials & Manufacturing Processes
Thermofluids
Mathematics for Mech Engineers 1
MMA507
MMA508
Engineering Drawing and CAD
Engineering Principles &
Professional Skills
Modular Weight
(20) 10
(20) 10
(20) 10
(20) 10
EITHER (a)
10
(20)
10
OR (b)
MMA400
MMA501
2.1.2
Manufacturing Design 1
Integrating Studies 1a
10
10
Semester 2
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MMA100
MMA604
MMA800
MMA900
MAA310
Title
Engineering Mechanics 1
Materials & Manufacturing Processes
Thermofluids
Electronics and Electrical Tech. 1
Mathematics for Mech Engineers 1
Modular Weight
(20) 10
(20) 10
(20) 10
10
(20) 10
MMA508
Engineering Principles &
Professional Skills
(20)
EITHER (a)
10
OR (b)
MMA504
Integrating Studies 1b
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Students will be allocated to either the (a) or (b) module stream at the start of the
academic year and must remain on the same stream throughout.
2.2 Part B - Degree Modules
2.2.1
Semester 1
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MMB101
MMB104
MMB300
MMB403
MMB500
MMB800
MAB110
2.2.2
Title
Engineering Dynamics
Control Engineering
Engineering Computation
Design of Machine Elements
Application of Engineering Design:
Industry Based Project
Thermodynamics
Mathematics for Mech Engineers 2
Modular Weight
10
10
(10) 5
10
(10)
5
10
10
Semester 2
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MMB100
MMB300
MMB404
MMB500
MMB801
MMB802
ELB045
Title
Modular Weight
Mechanics of Materials
10
Engineering Computation
(10) 5
Computer Aided Design, Manufacture
And Test (CADMAT)
10
Application of Engineering Design:
Industry Based Project
(10) 5
Heat Transfer
10
Fluid Mechanics
10
Electrical Power & Machines
10
2.3 Part C - Degree Modules
2.3.1
(i)
(ii)
Semester 1
COMPULSORY MODULE: (total modular weight 40)
Code
Title
MMD550
Individual Project
MMC900
Computer Control & Instrumentation
MMC201
Organisation Structure & Strategy
Modular Weight
(50) 20
10
10
OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20)
GROUP A: (BREADTH MODULES) ONE module (weight 10) must be selected from
this group. Modules in groups A are paired together to complement each other and
add breadth to the programme. For example, (1a) in semester 1 is paired with (2a) in
semester 2. Students are normally expected to study a complementary pair of
modules.
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Code
MMC606
MPC102
EUL***
Title
Rapid Prototyping
Fracture and Failure
Language (see section 2.5)
Modular Weight
10
Option (1a)
10
Option (1b)
10
Option (1c)
GROUP B: ONE module (weight 10) must be selected from this group
Code
Title
MMC104
MMC400
MMC804
MMC901
MMC910
Robotics and Control
Design for Assembly
Energy Systems Analysis
Digital Image Processing
Laser Materials Processing
2.3.2
(i)
(ii)
Modular Weight
10
10
10
10
10
Semester 2
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 20)
Code
Title
Modular Weight
MMD550
Individual Project
(50)
30
OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 30)
GROUP A (continued):
ONE module (weight 10) must be selected from this
group Students are normally expected to study the complementary module to the
one chosen in Group A, semester 1.
Code
MMD606
MPC014
EUL***
Title
Additive Manufacturing and Reverse
Engineering
Materials in Service
Language (see section 2.5)
Modular Weight
10 Option (2a)
10 Option (2b)
10 Option (2c)
GROUP B: (DEPTH MODULES): ONE module (weight 10) must be selected from
each group. Modules in group B are paired together and add depth to the
programme. For example, (1e) in part C is paired with (2e) in part D. All students
MUST complete TWO of these specialist module pairs.
GROUP B1: ONE module (weight 10) must be selected from this group.
Code
MMC106
MPC012
MMC802
Title
Finite Element Analysis
Polymer Engineering – Processing &
Manufacture
Computational Fluid Dynamics 1
Modular Weight
10
Option (1e)
10
Option (1f)
10
GROUP B2: ONE module (weight 10) must be selected from this group.
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Option (1i)
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Code
MMC101
MMC105
MMC300
Title
Vibration and Noise
Kinematics of Machinery
Product Information Systems – Computer
Aided Design
Modular Weight
10
Option (1g)
10
Option (1h)
10
Option (1j)
2.4 Part D - Degree Modules
2.4.1
Semester 1
(i)
COMPULSORY MODULE: (total modular weight 25)
Code
MMD503
MMD403
(ii)
Title
Project Engineering (30)
Engineering Design Management
Modular Weight
15
10
OPTIONAL MODULES
GROUP A: (DEPTH MODULES): Two modules (total modular weight 20) must be
selected from this group. All modules in this group have pre-requisite modules in Part
C.
Code
Title
Modular Weight
MMD100
MPD014
MMD101
MMD105
MMD802
MMD300
Structural Integrity 2
Polymer Engineering 2: Properties
Drive Train Dynamics
Dynamics of Machinery
Computational Fluid Dynamics 2
Product Information Systems - Product
Lifecycle Management
10
10
10
10
10
10
Option (2e)
Option (2f)
Option (2g)
Option (2h)
Option (2i)
Option (2j)
GROUP B: (HUMAN FACTORS) Students must take one module (weight 10) from
the Human Factors group during the year (see also Group A, semester 2).
Code
Title
Modular Weight
MMD500
Project Leadership (10)
CVD017
Teamwork and Leadership
5 Continued in
Semester 2
10
GROUP C: FREE OPTIONS One module (weight 10) must be selected from this
group during the year.
Code
MMC107
MMC602
MMC910
EUL***
2.4.2
Title
Contact Mechanics : Tribology
Manufacturing for the Environment
Laser Materials Processing
Language (see section 2.5)
Semester 2
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Modular Weight
10
10
10
10
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(i)
COMPULSORY MODULES: (total modular weight 15)
Code
MMD503
(ii)
Title
Project Engineering
(30)
Modular Weight
15
OPTIONAL MODULES
GROUP A, (HUMAN FACTORS) Students must take one module (weight 10) from
the Human Factors group during the year. (see also group B, semester 1)
Code
MMD500
MMC204
Title
Project Leadership
(10)
Management of the Human Resource
Modular Weight
5 Continued
10
FREE OPTIONS: A total modular weight of 20 credits must be selected from groups
B1 and B2. Not more than one module may be taken from each group. Students
must also take one module (weight 20) from group B3.
GROUP B1
Code
MMC610
MMC700
MMC801
EUL***
Title
Healthcare Engineering
Sports Engineering
Advanced Heat Transfer
Language (see section 2.5)
Modular Weight
10
10
10
10
GROUP B2
Code
MMC301
MMC603
MMC803
MMC800
Title
Computer Aided Engineering
Metrology
Ballistics and Rocket Propulsion
Internal Combustion Engines
Modular Weight
10
10
10
20
GROUP B3: ONE module (weight 20) must be selected from this group.
Code
Title
Modular Weight
MMD900
Mechatronics
20
MMD902
Laser & Optical Measurements
20
Students may not register for modules already studied in Part C. Module
MMC301 is not available to students who have previously taken MMC300
In exceptional circumstances, a student may substitute another degree level module
(weight 10) from the University’s catalogue for one of those listed in group B1 or B2,
subject to the prior approval of the programme director. The student is responsible for
ensuring that all aspects of any such selection can be incorporated into their
individual timetable.
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2.5 Availability of optional Language Modules in parts C and D
Language modules are graded 1-8. Levels 1 and 2 are only available in part C and
are appropriate for those students who have not studied the language to GCSE level.
Level 3 is appropriate for those students who have obtained a minimum of grade C at
GCSE or who have gained appropriate credit at level 2. Level 5 requires a minimum
of Grade D at GCE ‘A’ level or credit at level 4. Levels 7 and 8 are available to
students who have completed level 6. Students electing to study a language in part
C will, unless the programme director grants exception, take TWO sequential
modules in semesters 1 and 2.
2.5.1
Semester 1
Code
EUL101
EUL103
EUL105
EUL107
EUL201
EUL203
EUL205
EUL207
EUL401
EUL403
EUL301
EUL303
2.5.2
Semester 2
Code
EUL122
EUL124
EUL126
EUL128
EUL222
EUL224
EUL226
EUL228
EUL422
EUL424
EUL322
EUL304
Title
French Language 1
French Language 3
French Language 5
French Language 7
German Language 1
German Language 3
German Language 5
German Language 7
Mandarin Language 1
Mandarin Language 3
Spanish Language 1
Spanish Language 3
Title
French Language 2
French Language 4
French Language 6
French Language 8
German Language 2
German Language 4
German Language 6
German Language 8
Mandarin Language 2
Mandarin Language 4
Spanish Language 2
Spanish Language 4
Modular
Weight
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Available in
Part
C
C or D
C or D
D
C
C or D
C or D
D
C
C or D
C
C or D
Modular
Weight
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Available in
Part
C
C or D
C or D
D
C
C or D
C or D
D
C
C or D
C
C or D
2.6 Studies Overseas
Students may choose to study Part D at an approved Overseas Higher
Education Institution. The mix of subjects of the learning programme must be
approved by the programme director. An acceptable learning programme
must include a major group project and studies at an advanced/masters level
with modular weight not less than 20.
3.
Assessment
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3.1
Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In addition to satisfying the requirements set out in the Regulation XX
students must satisfy the following criteria:
3.1.1 In order to progress from Parts A, B or C, candidates must obtain at
least 50% in modules with a minimum weight of 100 in each
programme part and gain credit (40%) in all other modules.
For candidates who commenced study on the programme before
September 2009, the requirements are 50% in modules with a
minimum weight of 90 in each programme part and credit (40%) in all
other modules.
3.2
3.1.2
In order to qualify for the award of Master of Engineering, candidates
must obtain a mark of at least 50% in Project Engineering Module
MMD503 and gain a minimum total of 100 credits and no module
below 20% from modules taken in Part D.
3.1.3
There are no “overall average” requirements for progression
Relative Weightings of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final
Degree Classification
Candidates’ final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their
performance in degree level modules assessments in parts B,C and D in
accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The average
percentage marks will be combined in the following ratios:
Part B - 20, Part C - 40, Part D – 40 to determine the overall average
percentage mark for the programme (the programme mark).
3.3
Criteria for candidates who do not receive permission to Progress or
gain the award of a Degree.
Any candidate who fails to achieve the criteria for progression from part A to
B, B to C or C to D shall have the opportunity to repeat Module Assessments
in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XX. Alternatively, the
candidate may elect to enter the B.Eng degree programme in Mechanical
Engineering provided that the candidate has achieved the criteria for
progression for that programme
Any candidate who, having successfully completed part C, is unable to
commence or complete part D or fails to achieve the criteria necessary for the
award of the degree of M.Eng may, at the discretion of the Programme Board,
be awarded the degree of B.Eng with a classification corresponding to the
candidate’s achievements in the parts B and C assessments and determined
on the basis of the weightings given for the B.Eng programme.
3.4
Re-assessment
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Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates, who
have the right of re-assessment in parts A, B and C of the programme, to
undergo re-assessment in the University's special assessment period (SAP).
Final year candidates will normally be required to re-sit during the next
academic year but may be granted the option of re-assessment in SAP at the
discretion of the examiners. Where a candidate has achieved fewer than 60
credits in a part of the programme, reassessment in the relevant part is not
available to that candidate in the Special Assessment Period.
3.4.1
Limitations of I.Mech.E Accreditation
I.Mech.E accreditation will not be granted for M.Eng candidates who graduate 3rd
Class Honours nor will it be granted for candidates who commenced the programme
before 2007 and are re-assessed in individual project module MMD550.
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