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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Honours Degree Programme in
Manufacturing Engineering (a)
Manufacturing Engineering and Management (b)
Degree award title (a) applies for students who complete Part A in year 2009/10 onwards;
award title (b) applies for all other students
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 Department responsible
for the programme.
1.
2.
Structure
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 Bachelor of Engineering.
1.3
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters, or 8 semesters if students
undertake the additional period of study, normally between Parts B and C, leading
to the award of the Diploma in 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
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MAA306
MMA102
MMA400
MMA501
MMB610
MMA604
2.1.2
Title
Mathematics
Engineering Science 1
Manufacturing Design 1
Integrating Studies 1a
Manufacturing Technology
Materials and Manufacturing
Processes
Modular Weight
(20) 10
(20) 10
10
10
10
(20)
10
Semester 2
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MAA306
MMA102
MMA504
MMA210
MMA604
MMA900
Title
Modular Weight
Mathematics
(20) 10
Engineering Science 1
(20) 10
Integrating Studies 1b
10
Manufacturing Management
10
Materials and Manufacturing
Processes
(20) 10
Electronics and Electrical Technology 1
10
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2.2
Part B - Degree Modules
2.2.1
Semester 1
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MMB112
MMB301
MMB403
MMB501
MMB505
MMB600
2.2.2
Title
Modular Weight
Engineering Science 2
10
Software Engineering
10
Design of Machine Elements
10
Integrating Studies
(20) 10
Manufacturing Design 2
10
Manufacturing Processes Technology (20) 10
Semester 2
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MAB206
MMB310
MMC200
MMC203
MMB501
MMB600
2.3
Title
Modular Weight
Statistics
10
Engineering and Management Modelling
10
Engineering Management: Finance, Law
and Quality
10
Manufacturing Planning and Control
10
Integrating Studies
(20) 10
Manufacturing Processes Technology (20) 10
Part C - Degree Modules
2.3.1
Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight (30)
Code
MMC500
MMC201
MMC602
Title
Individual Project
Organisation Structure & Strategy
Manufacturing for the Environment
Modular Weight
(40) 10
10
10
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 30)
Optional subjects with a modular weight of 30 must be selected,
10 weight from each of Groups A, B and C.
Group A Modules
Code
Title
MMD207
Project Management
MPC013
Polymers and Applications
Modular Weight
10
10
Group B Modules
Code
Title
MMC400
Design for Assembly
MMC901
Digital Image Processing
MMC606
Rapid Prototyping
Modular Weight
10
10
10
Group C Modules
Code
Title
Modular Weight
MMC108
Manufacturing Automation and Control
10
MMC600
Advanced Manufacturing Processes
& Technology. 1
10
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2.3.2
Study Overseas
Students may choose to study Part C – Semester 1 at an approved Overseas
Higher Education Institution. The mix of subjects of the learning programme must
be approved in advance by the Programme Director. The proposed programme
of learning will normally include work on an Individual Project with a modular
weight of 10.
2.3.3
Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 40)
Code
MMC500
MMC204
Title
Individual Project
Management of the Human Resource
Modular Weight
(40) 30
10
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20)
Optional subjects with a modular weight of 20 must be selected from
the following, no more than 10 weight from any one Group.
Group A Modules
Code
Title
MMC700
Sports Engineering
MMC610
Healthcare Engineering
MMD203
Lean Operations and Supply Chain
Management
Modular Weight
10
10
Group B Modules
Code
Title
MMC106
Finite Element Analysis 1
MMC603
Metrology
Modular Weight
10
10
10
Group C Modules
Code
Title
Modular Weight
MPC012
Polymer Engineering 1: Processing
10
MMC300
Product Information Systems - Computer
Aided Design
10
In exceptional circumstances, a student may substitute another degree level module
(weight 10) from the University’s catalogue for one of those listed, 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.
3.
Assessment
3.1
Criteria for Progression Degree Award.
3.1.1
In addition to satisfying the requirements set out in Regulation XX students
must gain 100 credits (40%) and achieve at least 30% in all compulsory
modules in order to progress from Parts A or B.
3.1.2
The criteria for the award of a degree are in accordance with the scheme
set out in Regulation XX. i.e. students must gain 100 credits (40%) and
achieve at least 20% in all modules in Part C.
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3.2
Relative Weighting 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 Module Assessments in Parts B and C, in
accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The overall average
percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60,
to determine the degree classification.
3.3
Re-assessment
Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have
the right of re-assessment in Parts A and B of the programme to undergo reassessment 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.
3.3.1 Limitations of Accreditation
IMechE accreditation will not be granted for BEng candidates who commenced
the programme before 2007 and are re-assessed in individual project module
MMC501.
IET accreditation will not be granted for any candidates who are re-assessed in
individual project module MMC501.
March 2011