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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Honours Degree Programme in
Product Design Engineering
These Programme Regulations apply to the conduct of the programme in the 2012-13
session and should be read in conjunction with University Regulation XX and the
relevant Module Specifications. These Programme Regulations may be subject to
change from time to time. Notice of change will be given by the School 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
MMA604
MMA401
MMA400
MMA501
2.1.2
Title
Mathematics for Manufacturing
Engineering
Engineering Science 1
Materials and Manufacturing
Processes
Product Design
(Ergonomics & Visualisation)
Manufacturing Design 1
Integrating Studies 1a
Modular Weight
(20) 10
(20)
10
(20)
10
(20)
10
10
10
Semester 2
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MAA306
MMA102
MMA604
MMA401
Title
Mathematics for Manufacturing
Engineering
Engineering Science 1
Materials and Manufacturing
Processes
Product Design
(Ergonomics & Visualisation)
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Modular Weight
(20) 10
(20)
10
(20)
10
(20)
10
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MMA504
MMA900
2.2
Integrating Studies 1b
Electronics and Electrical Technology 1
10
10
Part B - Degree Modules
2.2.1
Semester 1
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MMB112
MMB310
MMB400
MMB501
MMB504
MMB610
2.2.2
Title
Modular Weight
Engineering Science 2
10
Engineering and Management Modelling
10
Industrial Design
10
Integrating Studies
(20) 10
Application of Product Design
(20) 10
Manufacturing Technology
10
Semester 2
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MAB206
MMA210
MMB301
MMB403
MMB501
MMB504
2.3
Title
Statistics
Manufacturing Management
Software Engineering
Design of Machine Elements
Integrating Studies
Application of Product Design
Modular Weight
10
10
10
10
(20) 10
(20) 10
Part I – Optional Placement Year
COMPULSORY MODULE
Code
MMI001
MMI002
Title
Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS)
Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS)
Modular Weight
120
120
(In order to be considered for the award of DIS or DPS students will need to
complete a minimum of 45 weeks in an approved placement and meet the
specified report submission for the award, for further details contact the industrial
training coordinator for the School or visit
https://engskills.lboro.ac.uk/mm/mmstudent.html Students should note that
consideration of this award is only on successful completion of their degree
programme)
MMI003
Diploma in International Studies (DIntS)
120
(In order to be considered for the award if DIntS students will need to complete 45
weeks approved overseas placement. This may be industrial or academic study
or a combination of the two. At the end of the placement students are required to
submit a report and dissertation, further details are available via the School’s
Exchange Coordinator)
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2.4
Part C - Degree Modules
2.4.1
Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)
Code
MMC501
MMC200
MMC602
Title
Modular Weight
Individual Project
(40) 10
Engineering Management: Finance, Law
And Quality
10
Sustainable Manufacturing
10
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 30)
Optional subjects with a modular weight of 10 must be selected from
Group A, 10 from Group B and 10 from Group C.
Group A Modules
Code
Title
MMD207
Project Management
MMC201
Organisation Structure & Strategy
MPC013
Polymers and Applications
Modular Weight
10
10
10
Group B Modules
Code
Title
Modular Weight
MMC400
Design for Assembly
10
MMC606
Additive Manufacturing for Product Development 10
Group C Modules
Code
Title
MMC600
Advanced Manufacturing Processes &
Technology 1
MMC108
Manufacturing Automation and Control
2.4.2
Modular Weight
10
10
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.
2.4.3
Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 40)
Code
MMC501
MMC401
Title
Individual Project
Product Design
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Modular Weight
(40) 30
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(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20)
Students choose optional subjects with a modular weight of 10 from
Group A and 10 from Group B.
Group A Modules
Code
Title
MMC603
Metrology
MMC700
Sports Engineering
MMC610
Healthcare Engineering
Modular Weight
10
10
10
Group B Modules
Code
Title
Modular Weight
MMC203
Manufacturing Planning and Control
10
MMC204
Management of the Human Resource
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 and 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.
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.
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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
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.
3.3.1 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 2012
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