- UCAS course code
- H301
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course unit details:
Mechanical Group Design Project
Unit code | MECH40530 |
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Credit rating | 30 |
Unit level | Level 4 |
Teaching period(s) | Full year |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Projects are submitted by a range of internal and/or industrial sponsors and each is tackled by a group of 4-5 students. All aspects of design are covered including concepts, viability, analysis, manufacturability, cost, opportunity and IP. A key component is the creation (and assessment) of a physical prototype of the finished design.
Aims
Syllabus
Projects are submitted by a range of internal and/or industrial sponsors and each is tackled by a group of 4-5 students. All aspects of design are covered including concepts, viability, analysis, manufacturability, cost, opportunity and IP. A key component is the creation (and assessment) of a physical prototype of the finished design.
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Other | 20% |
Report | 30% |
Oral assessment/presentation | 10% |
Practical skills assessment | 40% |
Other - Assessed tutorial work 20%
Feedback methods
Assessed tutorial work - immediate
Written report - within two weeks
Oral presentation - within two weeks
Practical demonstration - within two weeks
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Demonstration | 24 |
Lectures | 10 |
Project supervision | 130 |
Seminars | 24 |
Tutorials | 72 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 40 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Moray Kidd | Unit coordinator |