Course unit details:
Dissertation (Thermal Power & Fluids Engineering)
Unit code | MECH60200 |
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Credit rating | 60 |
Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
Teaching period(s) | Full year |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Students carry out an individual project of about three month's duration in an area related to the preceding taught programme Units. Depending on the subject chosen, this work can be experimental in nature or can involve modelling and simulation, or can be a combination of both. The work is then written up in the form of a Dissertation.
Aims
The aim of this module is to carry out a substantial piece of research work in a specific technological area and report on this work in the form of a Dissertation.
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Dissertation | 90% |
Oral assessment/presentation | 10% |
Feedback methods
Written feedback provided as part of research methods module. Verbal feedback provided at regular project supervisor/student meetings.
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Practical classes & workshops | 6 |
Tutorials | 24 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 570 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Jaise Kuriakose | Unit coordinator |